Choose The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom
Choose The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom if you want an Action and Adventure game with MMO. The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom launched in 2023.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom vs AEXXOS
The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom and AEXXOS both land in Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam. The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom (2023) is 3 years older than AEXXOS (2026). The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom scores higher on Steam reviews (71.8% positive) than AEXXOS (62.5% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose AEXXOS
Choose AEXXOS if you want a Free To Play and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. AEXXOS launched in 2026.
Both The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom and AEXXOS sit in Massively Multiplayer and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom |  AEXXOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | Price unknown | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 71.8% positive (181 reviews) | 62.5% positive (24 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | ZeniMax Online Studios | SPARTAN GAMES |
Side by side
- Both share Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam.
- The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom (2023) is 3 years older than AEXXOS (2026).
- The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom scores higher on Steam reviews (71.8% positive) than AEXXOS (62.5% positive).
- AEXXOS is free; The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom is paid (Price unknown).
- Both support cooperative play.
- AEXXOS is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom has no Deck rating yet.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom vs AEXXOS — FAQ
- Should I play The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom or AEXXOS first?
- If you want chronology, The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom (2023) came out before AEXXOS (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom and AEXXOS similar?
- They overlap on Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom and AEXXOS have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom ships Online Co-op, Co-op; AEXXOS ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is AEXXOS free?
- Yes — AEXXOS is a free-to-play Steam title. The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom is paid (Price unknown).