Choose Evoland
Choose Evoland if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,867 Steam reviews back the pick.
Evoland vs Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest
Evoland and Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest both land in Indie, Adventure, 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 Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Evoland (2013) is 3 years older than Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest (2016). Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than Evoland (80.3% 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 Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest
Choose Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest launched in 2016.
Both Evoland and Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG 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
 Evoland |  Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2016 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.3% positive (2,867 reviews) | 86.7% positive (30 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiro Games | Dragon's Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Evoland (2013) is 3 years older than Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest (2016).
- Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than Evoland (80.3% positive).
- Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Evoland (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Evoland is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest has no Deck rating yet.
Evoland vs Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest — FAQ
- Should I play Evoland or Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest first?
- If you want chronology, Evoland (2013) came out before Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest (2016). 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 Evoland and Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.
- Does Evoland run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Evoland is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Mad Nords: Probably an Epic Quest doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.