Choose Eldritch
Choose Eldritch if you want an Indie, 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 CTHON
Eldritch and CTHON both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Eldritch (2013) is 4 years older than CTHON (2017). Eldritch scores higher on Steam reviews (88% positive) than CTHON (76.1% 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 CTHON
Choose CTHON if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. CTHON launched in 2017.
Both Eldritch and CTHON sit in Action 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 |  CTHON | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88% positive (1,204 reviews) | 76.1% positive (67 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Minor Key Games | Gravity Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Eldritch (2013) is 4 years older than CTHON (2017).
- Eldritch scores higher on Steam reviews (88% positive) than CTHON (76.1% positive).
- CTHON is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Eldritch (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Eldritch is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; CTHON has no Deck rating yet.
Eldritch vs CTHON — FAQ
- Should I play Eldritch or CTHON first?
- If you want chronology, Eldritch (2013) came out before CTHON (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 CTHON similar?
- They overlap on Action 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. CTHON doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.