Choose Plague Alchemist
Choose Plague Alchemist if you want a RPG experience. Plague Alchemist launched in 2026.
Plague Alchemist vs Under the Elm
Plague Alchemist and Under the Elm both land in Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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 Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. 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 Under the Elm
Choose Under the Elm if you want a Casual game with Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort.
Both Plague Alchemist and Under the Elm sit in Indie, Adventure, and Simulation on Steam, 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
 Plague Alchemist |  Under the Elm | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | — |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.59 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hardcoded | Crooked Stone Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
Plague Alchemist vs Under the Elm — FAQ
- Are Plague Alchemist and Under the Elm similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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.