Choose The Turing Test
Choose The Turing Test if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 4,166 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Turing Test vs ELEA
The Turing Test and ELEA both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. The Turing Test (2016) is 3 years older than ELEA (2019). The Turing Test scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than ELEA (54.8% 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 ELEA
Choose ELEA if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. ELEA launched in 2019.
Both The Turing Test and ELEA sit in 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
 The Turing Test |  ELEA | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.2% positive (4,166 reviews) | 54.8% positive (31 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | BULKHEAD | Kyodai Ltd |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- The Turing Test (2016) is 3 years older than ELEA (2019).
- The Turing Test scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than ELEA (54.8% positive).
- ELEA is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than The Turing Test (9.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- The Turing Test is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; ELEA has no Deck rating yet.
The Turing Test vs ELEA — FAQ
- Should I play The Turing Test or ELEA first?
- If you want chronology, The Turing Test (2016) came out before ELEA (2019). 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 The Turing Test and ELEA similar?
- They overlap on 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 The Turing Test run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Turing Test is rated Deck Playable by Valve. ELEA doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.