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Eldritch Exterminators vs PlatinumS

Eldritch Exterminators and PlatinumS both land in Action, 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 Action, RPG on Steam. Eldritch Exterminators (2023) is 1 year older than PlatinumS (2024). PlatinumS is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Eldritch Exterminators (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Eldritch Exterminators

Choose Eldritch Exterminators if you want an Early Access game with Custom Volume Controls and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Eldritch Exterminators launched in 2023.

Choose PlatinumS

Choose PlatinumS if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. PlatinumS launched in 2024.

Both Eldritch Exterminators and PlatinumS sit in Action 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

Eldritch Exterminators vs PlatinumS — Steam metadata comparison
Eldritch Exterminators — Steam game coverEldritch ExterminatorsPlatinumS — Steam game coverPlatinumS
Released20232024
GenresAction, RPG, Early AccessAction, Indie, RPG, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price4.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews80% positive (20 reviews)—
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersEphern GameslucemCD

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Eldritch Exterminators vs PlatinumS — FAQ

Should I play Eldritch Exterminators or PlatinumS first?
If you want chronology, Eldritch Exterminators (2023) came out before PlatinumS (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 Eldritch Exterminators and PlatinumS similar?
They overlap on Action, 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 Eldritch Exterminators run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Eldritch Exterminators is rated Deck Verified by Valve. PlatinumS doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Eldritch Exterminators vs PlatinumS — Verdict (2026) · imho.run