Choose Eldritch
Choose Eldritch if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,204 Steam reviews back the pick.
Eldritch vs Eldritch Hunter
Eldritch and Eldritch Hunter 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 4 years older than Eldritch Hunter (2017). Eldritch scores higher on Steam reviews (88% positive) than Eldritch Hunter (77.8% 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 Eldritch Hunter
Choose Eldritch Hunter if it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Eldritch Hunter launched in 2017.
Both Eldritch and Eldritch Hunter sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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 |  Eldritch Hunter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 2.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88% positive (1,204 reviews) | 77.8% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Minor Key Games | Joshua Missile |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Eldritch (2013) is 4 years older than Eldritch Hunter (2017).
- Eldritch scores higher on Steam reviews (88% positive) than Eldritch Hunter (77.8% positive).
- Eldritch Hunter is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Eldritch (2.49 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Eldritch is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Eldritch Hunter has no Deck rating yet.
Eldritch vs Eldritch Hunter — FAQ
- Should I play Eldritch or Eldritch Hunter first?
- If you want chronology, Eldritch (2013) came out before Eldritch Hunter (2017). 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 Eldritch Hunter 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. Eldritch Hunter doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.