Choose Eldritch
Choose Eldritch if you want a RPG game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,204 Steam reviews back the pick.
Eldritch vs Quantum Derelict
Eldritch and Quantum Derelict both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Eldritch (2013) is 10 years older than Quantum Derelict (2023). Eldritch scores higher on Steam reviews (88% positive) than Quantum Derelict (80% 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 Quantum Derelict
Choose Quantum Derelict if you want a Strategy and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 53% cheaper on the Steam Store. Quantum Derelict launched in 2023.
Both Eldritch and Quantum Derelict sit in Action, 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
 Eldritch |  Quantum Derelict | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88% positive (1,204 reviews) | 80% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Minor Key Games | Ravenwood Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Eldritch (2013) is 10 years older than Quantum Derelict (2023).
- Eldritch scores higher on Steam reviews (88% positive) than Quantum Derelict (80% positive).
- Quantum Derelict is currently ~53% cheaper on Steam than Eldritch (6.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Eldritch is Deck Verified, Quantum Derelict is Deck Unsupported.
Eldritch vs Quantum Derelict — FAQ
- Should I play Eldritch or Quantum Derelict first?
- If you want chronology, Eldritch (2013) came out before Quantum Derelict (2023). 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 and Quantum Derelict similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.