Choose Valfaris
Choose Valfaris if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Valfaris launched in 2019.
Valfaris vs Operation Empty Quiver
Valfaris and Operation Empty Quiver both land in Action, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. Valfaris is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Operation Empty Quiver 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 Operation Empty Quiver
Choose Operation Empty Quiver if it matches what drew you to this matchup.
Both Valfaris and Operation Empty Quiver sit in Action and Indie 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
 Valfaris |  Operation Empty Quiver | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 87.2% positive (795 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Steel Mantis | Gunpowder Team |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Valfaris is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Operation Empty Quiver has no Deck rating yet.
Valfaris vs Operation Empty Quiver — FAQ
- Are Valfaris and Operation Empty Quiver similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Valfaris run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Valfaris is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Operation Empty Quiver doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.