Choose Realm of the Everbound
Choose Realm of the Everbound if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Realm of the Everbound launched in 2024.
Realm of the Everbound vs Isles Above
Realm of the Everbound and Isles Above both land in Adventure, RPG, Casual 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 Adventure, RPG, Casual on Steam. Realm of the Everbound (2024) is 1 year older than Isles Above (2025). Realm of the Everbound is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Isles Above (2.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 Isles Above
Choose Isles Above if you want an Indie and Early Access experience. Isles Above launched in 2025.
Both Realm of the Everbound and Isles Above sit in Adventure, RPG, and Casual 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
 Realm of the Everbound |  Isles Above | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Adventure, RPG, Casual | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Elusive Panda | UVW Game Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG, Casual on Steam.
- Realm of the Everbound (2024) is 1 year older than Isles Above (2025).
- Realm of the Everbound is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Isles Above (2.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
Realm of the Everbound vs Isles Above — FAQ
- Should I play Realm of the Everbound or Isles Above first?
- If you want chronology, Realm of the Everbound (2024) came out before Isles Above (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 Realm of the Everbound and Isles Above similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, RPG, Casual 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.