Choose Valfaris
Choose Valfaris if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Valfaris launched in 2019.
Valfaris vs Exoder
Valfaris and Exoder 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. Exoder (2018) is 1 year older than Valfaris (2019). Valfaris scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than Exoder (84.6% 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 Exoder
Choose Exoder if it's currently about 68% cheaper on the Steam Store. Exoder launched in 2018.
Both Valfaris and Exoder 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 |  Exoder | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.2% positive (795 reviews) | 84.6% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Steel Mantis | Fever Dream Gameworks |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Exoder (2018) is 1 year older than Valfaris (2019).
- Valfaris scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than Exoder (84.6% positive).
- Exoder is currently ~68% cheaper on Steam than Valfaris (7.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Valfaris is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Exoder has no Deck rating yet.
Valfaris vs Exoder — FAQ
- Should I play Valfaris or Exoder first?
- If you want chronology, Exoder (2018) came out before Valfaris (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 Valfaris and Exoder 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. Exoder doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.