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Eldritch vs Beware Behind You

Eldritch and Beware Behind You 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 12 years older than Beware Behind You (2025). Beware Behind You is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Eldritch (3.99 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 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.

Choose Beware Behind You

Choose Beware Behind You if it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. Beware Behind You launched in 2025.

Both Eldritch and Beware Behind You 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 vs Beware Behind You — Steam metadata comparison
Eldritch — Steam game coverEldritchBeware Behind You — Steam game coverBeware Behind You
Released20132025
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, RPGAction, Indie
PlatformsWindows, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price14.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews88% positive (1,204 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersMinor Key GamesJay Martel Dev

Side by side

Eldritch vs Beware Behind You — FAQ

Should I play Eldritch or Beware Behind You first?
If you want chronology, Eldritch (2013) came out before Beware Behind You (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 Eldritch and Beware Behind You 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. Beware Behind You doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Eldritch vs Beware Behind You — Verdict (2026) · imho.run