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The Elder Scrolls® Online vs Elven Age

The Elder Scrolls® Online and Elven Age both land in Action, 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 Action, Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam. The Elder Scrolls® Online (2017) is 10 years older than Elven Age (2027). Elven Age is free; The Elder Scrolls® Online is paid (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 an Adventure game with HDR available, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 73,647 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Elven Age

Choose Elven Age if you want an Indie, Free To Play, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Elven Age launched in 2027.

Both The Elder Scrolls® Online and Elven Age sit in Action, Massively Multiplayer, and RPG 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.

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The Elder Scrolls® Online vs Elven Age — Steam metadata comparison
The Elder Scrolls® Online — Steam game coverThe Elder Scrolls® OnlineElven Age — Steam game coverElven Age
Released20172027
GenresAction, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPGAction, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play, Early Access
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews81.6% positive (73,647 reviews)—
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersZeniMax Online StudiosAkai Kitsune Studio

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The Elder Scrolls® Online vs Elven Age — FAQ

Should I play The Elder Scrolls® Online or Elven Age first?
If you want chronology, The Elder Scrolls® Online (2017) came out before Elven Age (2027). 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 Elven Age similar?
They overlap on Action, 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 Elven Age have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The Elder Scrolls® Online ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Elven Age ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Is Elven Age free?
Yes — Elven Age is a free-to-play Steam title. The Elder Scrolls® Online is paid (19.99 USD).
Does The Elder Scrolls® Online run on Steam Deck?
Yes — The Elder Scrolls® Online is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Elven Age doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.