Choose The Elder Scrolls® Online
Choose The Elder Scrolls® Online if you want an Action game with Multi-player, HDR available, and Camera Comfort. 73,647 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Elder Scrolls® Online vs Destiny Online
The Elder Scrolls® Online and Destiny Online both land in Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, 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 Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam. The Elder Scrolls® Online (2017) is 7 years older than Destiny Online (2024). The Elder Scrolls® Online scores higher on Steam reviews (81.6% positive) than Destiny Online (65.1% 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 Destiny Online
Choose Destiny Online if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Destiny Online launched in 2024.
Both The Elder Scrolls® Online and Destiny Online sit in Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, and RPG on Steam and both list MMO, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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 Elder Scrolls® Online |  Destiny Online | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 81.6% positive (73,647 reviews) | 65.1% positive (43 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | ZeniMax Online Studios | Destiny10.com |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam.
- The Elder Scrolls® Online (2017) is 7 years older than Destiny Online (2024).
- The Elder Scrolls® Online scores higher on Steam reviews (81.6% positive) than Destiny Online (65.1% positive).
- Destiny Online is free; The Elder Scrolls® Online is paid (19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
The Elder Scrolls® Online vs Destiny Online — FAQ
- Should I play The Elder Scrolls® Online or Destiny Online first?
- If you want chronology, The Elder Scrolls® Online (2017) came out before Destiny Online (2024). 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 Destiny Online similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, 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.
- Do both The Elder Scrolls® Online and Destiny Online have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The Elder Scrolls® Online ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Destiny Online ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Destiny Online free?
- Yes — Destiny Online is a free-to-play Steam title. The Elder Scrolls® Online is paid (19.99 USD).