Choose Samurai Survivors
Choose Samurai Survivors if it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Samurai Survivors launched in 2023.
Samurai Survivors vs Binding of Elements
Samurai Survivors and Binding of Elements both land in Action, Indie 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 Action, Indie on Steam. Samurai Survivors (2023) is 1 year older than Binding of Elements (2024). Samurai Survivors is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Binding of Elements (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD). 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 Binding of Elements
Choose Binding of Elements if you want a RPG and Casual experience. Binding of Elements launched in 2024.
Both Samurai Survivors and Binding of Elements sit in Action and Indie 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
 Samurai Survivors |  Binding of Elements | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.3% positive (24 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | NightByte Games | Beafchief |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Samurai Survivors (2023) is 1 year older than Binding of Elements (2024).
- Samurai Survivors is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Binding of Elements (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Samurai Survivors is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Binding of Elements has no Deck rating yet.
Samurai Survivors vs Binding of Elements — FAQ
- Should I play Samurai Survivors or Binding of Elements first?
- If you want chronology, Samurai Survivors (2023) came out before Binding of Elements (2024). 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 Samurai Survivors and Binding of Elements similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
- Does Samurai Survivors run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Samurai Survivors is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Binding of Elements doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.