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Risen vs End of Eden

Risen and End of Eden both land in RPG 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 are RPG games on Steam. Risen (2009) is 18 years older than End of Eden (2027). Risen is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; End of Eden has no Deck rating yet. 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 Risen

Choose Risen if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 2,271 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose End of Eden

Choose End of Eden if you want the DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Steam Input API Support side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. End of Eden launched in 2027.

Both Risen and End of Eden sit in RPG 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

Risen vs End of Eden — Steam metadata comparison
Risen — Steam game coverRisenEnd of Eden — Steam game coverEnd of Eden
Released20092027
GenresRPGRPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price14.99 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews83.8% positive (2,271 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersPiranha Bytes, THQ NordicLaughing Fox Games

Side by side

Risen vs End of Eden — FAQ

Should I play Risen or End of Eden first?
If you want chronology, Risen (2009) came out before End of Eden (2027). 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 Risen and End of Eden similar?
They overlap on RPG 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 Risen run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Risen is rated Deck Playable by Valve. End of Eden doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Risen vs End of Eden — Verdict (2026) · imho.run