Which is better, HELLDIVERS™ 2 or ELDEN RING?

On Steam reviews ELDEN RING scores higher (94.3% positive) than HELLDIVERS™ 2 (81.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, ELDEN RING is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.

Should I play HELLDIVERS™ 2 or ELDEN RING first?

If you want chronology, ELDEN RING (2022) came out before HELLDIVERS™ 2 (2024). 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 HELLDIVERS™ 2 and ELDEN RING similar?

They overlap on Action 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 HELLDIVERS™ 2 and ELDEN RING have co-op?

Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: HELLDIVERS™ 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; ELDEN RING ships Online Co-op, Co-op.

HELLDIVERS™ 2 vs ELDEN RING

HELLDIVERS™ 2 and ELDEN RING both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. ELDEN RING (2022) is 2 years older than HELLDIVERS™ 2 (2024). ELDEN RING scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% positive) than HELLDIVERS™ 2 (81.2% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

HELLDIVERS™ 2 vs ELDEN RING — Steam metadata comparison
	HELLDIVERS™ 2	ELDEN RING
Released	2024	2022
Genres	Action	Action, RPG
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Steam Deck	Deck Playable	Deck Verified
Price	39.99 USD	59.99 USD
Steam reviews	81.2% positive (622,369 reviews)	94.3% positive (426,636 reviews)
Multiplayer	Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op	Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
Developers	Arrowhead Game Studios	FromSoftware, Inc.

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Both are Action games on Steam.
ELDEN RING (2022) is 2 years older than HELLDIVERS™ 2 (2024).
ELDEN RING scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% positive) than HELLDIVERS™ 2 (81.2% positive).
HELLDIVERS™ 2 is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than ELDEN RING (39.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
Both support cooperative play.
Steam Deck: HELLDIVERS™ 2 is Deck Playable, ELDEN RING is Deck Verified.

HELLDIVERS™ 2 vs ELDEN RING — FAQ

Which is better, HELLDIVERS™ 2 or ELDEN RING?: On Steam reviews ELDEN RING scores higher (94.3% positive) than HELLDIVERS™ 2 (81.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, ELDEN RING is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play HELLDIVERS™ 2 or ELDEN RING first?: If you want chronology, ELDEN RING (2022) came out before HELLDIVERS™ 2 (2024). 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 HELLDIVERS™ 2 and ELDEN RING similar?: They overlap on Action 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 HELLDIVERS™ 2 and ELDEN RING have co-op?: Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: HELLDIVERS™ 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; ELDEN RING ships Online Co-op, Co-op.

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HELLDIVERS™ 2 vs ELDEN RING — FAQ