Choose Interloper
Choose Interloper if you want the Multi-player and Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Interloper launched in 2015.
Interloper vs Elder Chaos
Interloper and Elder Chaos both land in Strategy, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. Interloper (2015) is 2 years older than Elder Chaos (2017). Interloper scores higher on Steam reviews (84.7% positive) than Elder Chaos (46.2% 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 Elder Chaos
Choose Elder Chaos if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Elder Chaos launched in 2017.
Both Interloper and Elder Chaos sit in Strategy and Indie 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
 Interloper |  Elder Chaos | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.7% positive (189 reviews) | 46.2% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Single-player only |
| Developers | Monogon Games | Emprom Game |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Interloper (2015) is 2 years older than Elder Chaos (2017).
- Interloper scores higher on Steam reviews (84.7% positive) than Elder Chaos (46.2% positive).
- Interloper is free; Elder Chaos is paid (0.99 USD).
Interloper vs Elder Chaos — FAQ
- Should I play Interloper or Elder Chaos first?
- If you want chronology, Interloper (2015) came out before Elder Chaos (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 Interloper and Elder Chaos similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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 Elder Chaos have multiplayer like Interloper?
- No. Interloper supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer), while Elder Chaos is listed as single-player only.
- Is Interloper free?
- Yes — Interloper is a free-to-play Steam title. Elder Chaos is paid (0.99 USD).