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Infernax vs Elderand

Infernax and Elderand both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Infernax (2022) is 1 year older than Elderand (2023). Infernax scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than Elderand (75.6% 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 Infernax

Choose Infernax if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.8% positive across 1,056 reviews.

Choose Elderand

Choose Elderand if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Elderand launched in 2023.

Both Infernax and Elderand sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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 vs Elderand — Steam metadata comparison
Infernax — Steam game coverInfernaxElderand — Steam game coverElderand
Released20222023
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, RPGAction, Indie, Adventure, RPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Verified
Price19.99 USD19.99 USD
Steam reviews93.8% positive (1,056 reviews)75.6% positive (234 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersBerzerk StudioMantra, Sinergia Games

Side by side

Infernax vs Elderand — FAQ

Which is better, Infernax or Elderand?
On Steam reviews Infernax scores higher (93.8% positive) than Elderand (75.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Infernax is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Infernax or Elderand first?
If you want chronology, Infernax (2022) came out before Elderand (2023). 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 Elderand similar?
They overlap on Action, 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 Elderand have multiplayer like Infernax?
No. Infernax supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Elderand is listed as single-player only.
Do Infernax and Elderand 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.
Infernax vs Elderand — Verdict (2026) · imho.run