Choose The Elder Scrolls® Online
Choose The Elder Scrolls® Online if you want the HDR available, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. 73,647 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Elder Scrolls® Online vs Lugh World
The Elder Scrolls® Online and Lugh World 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 9 years older than Lugh World (2026). The Elder Scrolls® Online scores higher on Steam reviews (81.6% positive) than Lugh World (43.6% 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 Lugh World
Choose Lugh World if you want an Indie, Casual, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lugh World launched in 2026.
Both The Elder Scrolls® Online and Lugh World sit in Action, Adventure, and Massively Multiplayer on Steam and both list Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP, 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 |  Lugh World | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.6% positive (73,647 reviews) | 43.6% positive (78 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | ZeniMax Online Studios | Lughsoft |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer on Steam.
- The Elder Scrolls® Online (2017) is 9 years older than Lugh World (2026).
- The Elder Scrolls® Online scores higher on Steam reviews (81.6% positive) than Lugh World (43.6% positive).
- Lugh World is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than The Elder Scrolls® Online (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: The Elder Scrolls® Online is Deck Playable, Lugh World is Deck Unsupported.
The Elder Scrolls® Online vs Lugh World — FAQ
- Should I play The Elder Scrolls® Online or Lugh World first?
- If you want chronology, The Elder Scrolls® Online (2017) came out before Lugh World (2026). 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 Lugh World 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 Lugh World have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The Elder Scrolls® Online ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Lugh World ships Online Co-op, Co-op.