Choose The Memory of Eldurim
Choose The Memory of Eldurim if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 98% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Memory of Eldurim launched in 2014.
The Memory of Eldurim vs ELDEN RING
The Memory of Eldurim and ELDEN RING both land in Action, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. The Memory of Eldurim (2014) is 8 years older than ELDEN RING (2022). ELDEN RING scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% positive) than The Memory of Eldurim (31.3% 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 ELDEN RING
Choose ELDEN RING if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 94.3% positive across 426,636 reviews.
Both The Memory of Eldurim and ELDEN RING sit in Action and RPG 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
 The Memory of Eldurim |  ELDEN RING | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 59.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 31.3% positive (150 reviews) | 94.3% positive (426,636 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Liminal Games | FromSoftware, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- The Memory of Eldurim (2014) is 8 years older than ELDEN RING (2022).
- ELDEN RING scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% positive) than The Memory of Eldurim (31.3% positive).
- The Memory of Eldurim is currently ~98% cheaper on Steam than ELDEN RING (0.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- ELDEN RING has co-op; The Memory of Eldurim does not.
- ELDEN RING is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Memory of Eldurim has no Deck rating yet.
The Memory of Eldurim vs ELDEN RING — FAQ
- Which is better, The Memory of Eldurim or ELDEN RING?
- On Steam reviews ELDEN RING scores higher (94.3% positive) than The Memory of Eldurim (31.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, ELDEN RING is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play The Memory of Eldurim or ELDEN RING first?
- If you want chronology, The Memory of Eldurim (2014) came out before ELDEN RING (2022). 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 The Memory of Eldurim and ELDEN RING similar?
- They overlap on Action, RPG 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 The Memory of Eldurim have multiplayer like ELDEN RING?
- No. ELDEN RING supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while The Memory of Eldurim is listed as single-player only.