Choose The Assembly
Choose The Assembly if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. The Assembly launched in 2016.
The Assembly vs Eclipse Edge of Light
The Assembly and Eclipse Edge of Light both land in Indie, Adventure 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. The Assembly (2016) is 4 years older than Eclipse Edge of Light (2020). The Assembly scores higher on Steam reviews (68% positive) than Eclipse Edge of Light (47.1% 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 Eclipse Edge of Light
Choose Eclipse Edge of Light if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Eclipse Edge of Light launched in 2020.
Both The Assembly and Eclipse Edge of Light sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported, 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
 The Assembly |  Eclipse Edge of Light | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68% positive (97 reviews) | 47.1% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | nDreams | White Elk LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Assembly (2016) is 4 years older than Eclipse Edge of Light (2020).
- The Assembly scores higher on Steam reviews (68% positive) than Eclipse Edge of Light (47.1% positive).
- Eclipse Edge of Light is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than The Assembly (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- The Assembly is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Eclipse Edge of Light has no Deck rating yet.
The Assembly vs Eclipse Edge of Light — FAQ
- Should I play The Assembly or Eclipse Edge of Light first?
- If you want chronology, The Assembly (2016) came out before Eclipse Edge of Light (2020). 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 The Assembly and Eclipse Edge of Light similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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 The Assembly run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Assembly is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Eclipse Edge of Light doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.