Choose ELEX
Choose ELEX if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. 5,121 Steam reviews back the pick.
ELEX vs ELEX II
ELEX and ELEX II both land in Action, Adventure, 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 share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam. ELEX (2017) is 5 years older than ELEX II (2022). ELEX II scores higher on Steam reviews (71% positive) than ELEX (68.1% 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 ELEX II
Choose ELEX II if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 71% positive across 1,435 reviews.
Both ELEX and ELEX II sit in Action, Adventure, and 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
 ELEX |  ELEX II | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 49.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.1% positive (5,121 reviews) | 71% positive (1,435 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Piranha Bytes | Piranha Bytes |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- ELEX (2017) is 5 years older than ELEX II (2022).
- ELEX II scores higher on Steam reviews (71% positive) than ELEX (68.1% positive).
- ELEX is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than ELEX II (29.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: ELEX is Deck Playable, ELEX II is Deck Unsupported.
ELEX vs ELEX II — FAQ
- Which is better, ELEX or ELEX II?
- On Steam reviews ELEX II scores higher (71% positive) than ELEX (68.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, ELEX II is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play ELEX or ELEX II first?
- If you want chronology, ELEX (2017) came out before ELEX II (2022). 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 ELEX and ELEX II similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, 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.