Choose EDENS ZERO
Choose EDENS ZERO if it matches what drew you to this matchup. EDENS ZERO launched in 2025.
EDENS ZERO vs Kotama and Academy Citadel
EDENS ZERO and Kotama and Academy Citadel both land in Action, 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, RPG on Steam. EDENS ZERO (2025) is 1 year older than Kotama and Academy Citadel (2026). Kotama and Academy Citadel scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than EDENS ZERO (84.6% 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 Kotama and Academy Citadel
Choose Kotama and Academy Citadel if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Kotama and Academy Citadel launched in 2026.
Both EDENS ZERO and Kotama and Academy Citadel sit in Action and RPG on Steam, 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
 EDENS ZERO |  Kotama and Academy Citadel | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 41.99 USD | 16.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.6% positive (39 reviews) | 91.7% positive (326 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | KONAMI | Atomstring Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- EDENS ZERO (2025) is 1 year older than Kotama and Academy Citadel (2026).
- Kotama and Academy Citadel scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than EDENS ZERO (84.6% positive).
- Kotama and Academy Citadel is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than EDENS ZERO (16.99 USD vs. 41.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
EDENS ZERO vs Kotama and Academy Citadel — FAQ
- Should I play EDENS ZERO or Kotama and Academy Citadel first?
- If you want chronology, EDENS ZERO (2025) came out before Kotama and Academy Citadel (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 EDENS ZERO and Kotama and Academy Citadel similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 EDENS ZERO and Kotama and Academy Citadel both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.