Ember vs Invictus: In the Shadow of Olympus
Ember and Invictus: In the Shadow of Olympus both land in Strategy, Adventure, 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 Strategy, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Ember (2016) is 1 year older than Invictus: In the Shadow of Olympus (2017). Invictus: In the Shadow of Olympus is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Ember (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Ember |  Invictus: In the Shadow of Olympus | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.9% positive (707 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | N-Fusion Interactive | Quicksilver Software |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Ember (2016) is 1 year older than Invictus: In the Shadow of Olympus (2017).
- Invictus: In the Shadow of Olympus is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Ember (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Ember is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Invictus: In the Shadow of Olympus has no Deck rating yet.
Ember vs Invictus: In the Shadow of Olympus — FAQ
- Should I play Ember or Invictus: In the Shadow of Olympus first?
- If you want chronology, Ember (2016) came out before Invictus: In the Shadow of Olympus (2017). 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 Ember and Invictus: In the Shadow of Olympus similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Adventure, 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.
- Does Ember have multiplayer like Invictus: In the Shadow of Olympus?
- No. Invictus: In the Shadow of Olympus supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Ember is listed as single-player only.
- Does Ember run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Ember is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Invictus: In the Shadow of Olympus doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.