Choose Children of Morta
Choose Children of Morta if you want an Adventure game with Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 7,392 Steam reviews back the pick.
Children of Morta vs Tor Eternum
Children of Morta and Tor Eternum both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, RPG on Steam. Children of Morta (2019) is 3 years older than Tor Eternum (2022). Children of Morta scores higher on Steam reviews (88.4% positive) than Tor Eternum (77.8% 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 Tor Eternum
Choose Tor Eternum if it's currently about 91% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tor Eternum launched in 2022.
Both Children of Morta and Tor Eternum sit in Action, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Children of Morta |  Tor Eternum | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 21.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.4% positive (7,392 reviews) | 77.8% positive (45 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Dead Mage | Sorcerous Gaming |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Children of Morta (2019) is 3 years older than Tor Eternum (2022).
- Children of Morta scores higher on Steam reviews (88.4% positive) than Tor Eternum (77.8% positive).
- Tor Eternum is currently ~91% cheaper on Steam than Children of Morta (1.99 USD vs. 21.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Children of Morta is Deck Verified, Tor Eternum is Deck Unsupported.
Children of Morta vs Tor Eternum — FAQ
- Should I play Children of Morta or Tor Eternum first?
- If you want chronology, Children of Morta (2019) came out before Tor Eternum (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 Children of Morta and Tor Eternum similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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 Children of Morta and Tor Eternum have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Children of Morta ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Tor Eternum ships Online Co-op, Co-op.