The Elder Scrolls® Online vs Fantasy Online 2
The Elder Scrolls® Online and Fantasy Online 2 both land in Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer 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, Massively Multiplayer on Steam. The Elder Scrolls® Online (2017) is 8 years older than Fantasy Online 2 (2025). The Elder Scrolls® Online scores higher on Steam reviews (81.6% positive) than Fantasy Online 2 (79% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Elder Scrolls® Online |  Fantasy Online 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.6% positive (73,647 reviews) | 79% positive (119 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | ZeniMax Online Studios | Pixel Games LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer on Steam.
- The Elder Scrolls® Online (2017) is 8 years older than Fantasy Online 2 (2025).
- The Elder Scrolls® Online scores higher on Steam reviews (81.6% positive) than Fantasy Online 2 (79% positive).
- Fantasy Online 2 is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than The Elder Scrolls® Online (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
The Elder Scrolls® Online vs Fantasy Online 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, The Elder Scrolls® Online or Fantasy Online 2?
- On Steam reviews The Elder Scrolls® Online scores higher (81.6% positive) than Fantasy Online 2 (79% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Elder Scrolls® Online 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 Elder Scrolls® Online or Fantasy Online 2 first?
- If you want chronology, The Elder Scrolls® Online (2017) came out before Fantasy Online 2 (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 The Elder Scrolls® Online and Fantasy Online 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer 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 Fantasy Online 2 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The Elder Scrolls® Online ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Fantasy Online 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op.