Choose Infernax
Choose Infernax if you want an Adventure and RPG game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 1,056 Steam reviews back the pick.
Infernax vs Lords of Exile
Infernax and Lords of Exile both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie on Steam. Infernax (2022) is 2 years older than Lords of Exile (2024). Infernax scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than Lords of Exile (82.6% 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 Lords of Exile
Choose Lords of Exile if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lords of Exile launched in 2024.
Both Infernax and Lords of Exile sit in Action 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
 Infernax |  Lords of Exile | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.8% positive (1,056 reviews) | 82.6% positive (92 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Berzerk Studio | Squidbit Works |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Infernax (2022) is 2 years older than Lords of Exile (2024).
- Infernax scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than Lords of Exile (82.6% positive).
- Lords of Exile is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Infernax (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Infernax has co-op; Lords of Exile does not.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Infernax vs Lords of Exile — FAQ
- Should I play Infernax or Lords of Exile first?
- If you want chronology, Infernax (2022) came out before Lords of Exile (2024). 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 Infernax and Lords of Exile similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Lords of Exile have multiplayer like Infernax?
- No. Infernax supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Lords of Exile is listed as single-player only.
- Do Infernax and Lords of Exile both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.