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The Elder Scrolls® Online vs Cetetorius

The Elder Scrolls® Online and Cetetorius both land in Action, Adventure, 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. The Elder Scrolls® Online (2017) is 2 years older than Cetetorius (2019). Cetetorius is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than The Elder Scrolls® Online (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 The Elder Scrolls® Online

Choose The Elder Scrolls® Online if you want a Massively Multiplayer game with Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 73,647 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Cetetorius

Choose Cetetorius if it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cetetorius launched in 2019.

Both The Elder Scrolls® Online and Cetetorius sit in Action, Adventure, 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.

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The Elder Scrolls® Online vs Cetetorius — Steam metadata comparison
The Elder Scrolls® Online — Steam game coverThe Elder Scrolls® OnlineCetetorius — Steam game coverCetetorius
Released20172019
GenresAction, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPGAction, Adventure, RPG
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews81.6% positive (73,647 reviews)5 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersZeniMax Online StudiosStoryan teaM

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The Elder Scrolls® Online vs Cetetorius — FAQ

Should I play The Elder Scrolls® Online or Cetetorius first?
If you want chronology, The Elder Scrolls® Online (2017) came out before Cetetorius (2019). 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 Elder Scrolls® Online and Cetetorius similar?
They overlap on Action, Adventure, 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 Cetetorius have multiplayer like The Elder Scrolls® Online?
No. The Elder Scrolls® Online supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Cetetorius is listed as single-player only.
Does The Elder Scrolls® Online run on Steam Deck?
Yes — The Elder Scrolls® Online is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Cetetorius doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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