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 BrawlQuest
The Elder Scrolls® Online and BrawlQuest 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 5 years older than BrawlQuest (2022). BrawlQuest scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than The Elder Scrolls® Online (81.6% 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 BrawlQuest
Choose BrawlQuest if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 65% cheaper on the Steam Store. BrawlQuest launched in 2022.
Both The Elder Scrolls® Online and BrawlQuest 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 |  BrawlQuest | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.6% positive (73,647 reviews) | 100% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | ZeniMax Online Studios | Luven Interactive LTD |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer on Steam.
- The Elder Scrolls® Online (2017) is 5 years older than BrawlQuest (2022).
- BrawlQuest scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than The Elder Scrolls® Online (81.6% positive).
- BrawlQuest is currently ~65% cheaper on Steam than The Elder Scrolls® Online (6.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- The Elder Scrolls® Online is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; BrawlQuest has no Deck rating yet.
The Elder Scrolls® Online vs BrawlQuest — FAQ
- Should I play The Elder Scrolls® Online or BrawlQuest first?
- If you want chronology, The Elder Scrolls® Online (2017) came out before BrawlQuest (2022). 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 BrawlQuest 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 BrawlQuest have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The Elder Scrolls® Online ships Online Co-op, Co-op; BrawlQuest ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does The Elder Scrolls® Online run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Elder Scrolls® Online is rated Deck Playable by Valve. BrawlQuest doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.