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 The Nothing
Eldritch and The Nothing 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 The Nothing (2017). Eldritch scores higher on Steam reviews (88% positive) than The Nothing (84.6% 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 The Nothing
Choose The Nothing if it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Nothing launched in 2017.
Both Eldritch and The Nothing 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 |  The Nothing | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 1.24 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88% positive (1,204 reviews) | 84.6% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Minor Key Games | DDD Wares |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Eldritch (2013) is 4 years older than The Nothing (2017).
- Eldritch scores higher on Steam reviews (88% positive) than The Nothing (84.6% positive).
- The Nothing is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than Eldritch (1.24 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Eldritch is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Nothing has no Deck rating yet.
Eldritch vs The Nothing — FAQ
- Should I play Eldritch or The Nothing first?
- If you want chronology, Eldritch (2013) came out before The Nothing (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 The Nothing 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. The Nothing doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.