Stardew Valley vs ELDEN RING
Stardew Valley and ELDEN RING 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. Stardew Valley (2016) is 6 years older than ELDEN RING (2022). Stardew Valley scores higher on Steam reviews (98.9% positive) than ELDEN RING (94.3% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Stardew Valley |  ELDEN RING | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, RPG | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 59.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 98.9% positive (384,187 reviews) | 94.3% positive (426,636 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | ConcernedApe | FromSoftware, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Stardew Valley (2016) is 6 years older than ELDEN RING (2022).
- Stardew Valley scores higher on Steam reviews (98.9% positive) than ELDEN RING (94.3% positive).
- Stardew Valley is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than ELDEN RING (14.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Stardew Valley vs ELDEN RING — FAQ
- Which is better, Stardew Valley or ELDEN RING?
- On Steam reviews Stardew Valley scores higher (98.9% positive) than ELDEN RING (94.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Stardew Valley is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Stardew Valley or ELDEN RING first?
- If you want chronology, Stardew Valley (2016) came out before ELDEN RING (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 Stardew Valley and ELDEN RING 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.
- Do both Stardew Valley and ELDEN RING have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Stardew Valley ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; ELDEN RING ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Do Stardew Valley and ELDEN RING 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.