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Eleusis vs Overlast

Eleusis and Overlast both land in Indie, Adventure 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 on Steam. Eleusis (2013) is 12 years older than Overlast (2025). Overlast is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Eleusis (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Eleusis

Choose Eleusis if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Eleusis launched in 2013.

Choose Overlast

Choose Overlast if you want the Subtitle Options, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Overlast launched in 2025.

Both Eleusis and Overlast sit in Indie and Adventure 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

Eleusis vs Overlast — Steam metadata comparison
Eleusis — Steam game coverEleusisOverlast — Steam game coverOverlast
Released20132025
GenresIndie, AdventureIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck UnsupportedUnrated
Price14.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews48.1% positive (104 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersNocturnal worksZakarian Creation

Side by side

Eleusis vs Overlast — FAQ

Should I play Eleusis or Overlast first?
If you want chronology, Eleusis (2013) came out before Overlast (2025). 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 Eleusis and Overlast similar?
They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.
Eleusis vs Overlast — Verdict (2026) · imho.run