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Deadly Sin vs Echoes of Aetheria

Deadly Sin and Echoes of Aetheria both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. Deadly Sin (2015) is 1 year older than Echoes of Aetheria (2016). Echoes of Aetheria scores higher on Steam reviews (81% positive) than Deadly Sin (50% 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 Deadly Sin

Choose Deadly Sin if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Deadly Sin launched in 2015.

Choose Echoes of Aetheria

Choose Echoes of Aetheria if you want an Indie experience. Echoes of Aetheria launched in 2016.

Both Deadly Sin and Echoes of Aetheria sit in 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

Deadly Sin vs Echoes of Aetheria — Steam metadata comparison
Deadly Sin — Steam game coverDeadly SinEchoes of Aetheria — Steam game coverEchoes of Aetheria
Released20152016
GenresRPG, CasualIndie, RPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price4.99 USD14.99 USD
Steam reviews50% positive (54 reviews)81% positive (116 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersDancing Dragon GamesDancing Dragon Games

Side by side

Deadly Sin vs Echoes of Aetheria — FAQ

Should I play Deadly Sin or Echoes of Aetheria first?
If you want chronology, Deadly Sin (2015) came out before Echoes of Aetheria (2016). 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 Deadly Sin and Echoes of Aetheria similar?
They overlap on 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 Deadly Sin run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Deadly Sin is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Echoes of Aetheria doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Deadly Sin vs Echoes of Aetheria — Verdict (2026) · imho.run