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The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom vs Downfall MMORPG

The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom and Downfall MMORPG both land in Adventure, 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 Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam. The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom (2023) is 3 years older than Downfall MMORPG (2026). The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom scores higher on Steam reviews (71.8% positive) than Downfall MMORPG (40% 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 The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom

Choose The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom if you want an Action experience. The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom launched in 2023.

Choose Downfall MMORPG

Choose Downfall MMORPG if you want a Free To Play game with Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Downfall MMORPG launched in 2026.

Both The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom and Downfall MMORPG sit in Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP, 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.

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The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom vs Downfall MMORPG — Steam metadata comparison
The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom — Steam game coverThe Elder Scrolls Online: NecromDownfall MMORPG — Steam game coverDownfall MMORPG
Released20232026
GenresAction, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPGAdventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
PricePrice unknownFree to play
Steam reviews71.8% positive (181 reviews)40% positive (35 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op
DevelopersZeniMax Online StudiosRainmade Games

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The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom vs Downfall MMORPG — FAQ

Should I play The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom or Downfall MMORPG first?
If you want chronology, The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom (2023) came out before Downfall MMORPG (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 Downfall MMORPG similar?
They overlap on Adventure, 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 Downfall MMORPG 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; Downfall MMORPG ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Is Downfall MMORPG free?
Yes — Downfall MMORPG is a free-to-play Steam title. The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom is paid (Price unknown).