Choose Oxenfree
Choose Oxenfree if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 6,745 Steam reviews back the pick.
Oxenfree vs Eldritch University
Oxenfree and Eldritch University 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. Oxenfree (2016) is 4 years older than Eldritch University (2020). Eldritch University is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Oxenfree (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). 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 Eldritch University
Choose Eldritch University if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Eldritch University launched in 2020.
Both Oxenfree and Eldritch University sit in 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
 Oxenfree |  Eldritch University | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92% positive (6,745 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Night School Studio | Nightshade |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Oxenfree (2016) is 4 years older than Eldritch University (2020).
- Eldritch University is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Oxenfree (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Oxenfree is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Eldritch University has no Deck rating yet.
Oxenfree vs Eldritch University — FAQ
- Should I play Oxenfree or Eldritch University first?
- If you want chronology, Oxenfree (2016) came out before Eldritch University (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 Oxenfree and Eldritch University 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 Oxenfree run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Oxenfree is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Eldritch University doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.