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The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom vs Estium Online

The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom and Estium Online 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. Both support cooperative play. 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 and Adventure experience. The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom launched in 2023.

Choose Estium Online

Choose Estium Online if you want an Indie and Early Access game with DualShock Controller Support and DualSense Controller Support.

Both The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom and Estium Online sit in 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.

Side-by-side comparison

The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom vs Estium Online — Steam metadata comparison
The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom — Steam game coverThe Elder Scrolls Online: NecromEstium Online — Steam game coverEstium Online
Released2023
GenresAction, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPGIndie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early Access
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
PricePrice unknownPrice unknown
Steam reviews71.8% positive (181 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersZeniMax Online StudiosOtterThisWorld Studios Inc.

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The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom vs Estium Online — FAQ

Are The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom and Estium Online 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 Estium Online 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; Estium Online ships Online Co-op, Co-op.