Choose GreedFall
Choose GreedFall if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 10,619 Steam reviews back the pick.
GreedFall vs Mesmer
GreedFall and Mesmer 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. GreedFall (2019) is 1 year older than Mesmer (2020). GreedFall scores higher on Steam reviews (76.1% positive) than Mesmer (71.4% 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 Mesmer
Choose Mesmer if you want an Action, Strategy, and Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 57% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mesmer launched in 2020.
Both GreedFall and Mesmer sit in RPG 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
 GreedFall |  Mesmer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.1% positive (10,619 reviews) | 71.4% positive (28 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Spiders | Rain Games |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- GreedFall (2019) is 1 year older than Mesmer (2020).
- GreedFall scores higher on Steam reviews (76.1% positive) than Mesmer (71.4% positive).
- Mesmer is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than GreedFall (14.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
GreedFall vs Mesmer — FAQ
- Should I play GreedFall or Mesmer first?
- If you want chronology, GreedFall (2019) came out before Mesmer (2020). 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 GreedFall and Mesmer 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.