Choose Eldritch
Choose Eldritch if you want an Adventure and 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 Fallen Depths
Eldritch and Fallen Depths 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. Eldritch (2013) is 11 years older than Fallen Depths (2024). Fallen Depths is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Eldritch (4.99 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 Fallen Depths
Choose Fallen Depths if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Fallen Depths launched in 2024.
Both Eldritch and Fallen Depths 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
 Eldritch |  Fallen Depths | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88% positive (1,204 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Minor Key Games | UnderDoor |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Eldritch (2013) is 11 years older than Fallen Depths (2024).
- Fallen Depths is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Eldritch (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Eldritch is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Fallen Depths has no Deck rating yet.
Eldritch vs Fallen Depths — FAQ
- Should I play Eldritch or Fallen Depths first?
- If you want chronology, Eldritch (2013) came out before Fallen Depths (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 and Fallen Depths 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 Eldritch run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Eldritch is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Fallen Depths doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.