Choose EARTHLOCK
Choose EARTHLOCK if you want a Strategy and Adventure experience. EARTHLOCK launched in 2018.
EARTHLOCK vs Chained Echoes
EARTHLOCK and Chained Echoes both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, RPG on Steam. EARTHLOCK (2018) is 4 years older than Chained Echoes (2022). Chained Echoes scores higher on Steam reviews (90.2% positive) than EARTHLOCK (80.3% 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 Chained Echoes
Choose Chained Echoes if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 90.2% positive across 4,511 reviews.
Both EARTHLOCK and Chained Echoes sit in Indie and 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
 EARTHLOCK |  Chained Echoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.3% positive (229 reviews) | 90.2% positive (4,511 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Snowcastle Games | Umami Tiger (Matthias Linda) |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- EARTHLOCK (2018) is 4 years older than Chained Echoes (2022).
- Chained Echoes scores higher on Steam reviews (90.2% positive) than EARTHLOCK (80.3% positive).
- Chained Echoes is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than EARTHLOCK (24.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: EARTHLOCK is Deck Playable, Chained Echoes is Deck Verified.
EARTHLOCK vs Chained Echoes — FAQ
- Which is better, EARTHLOCK or Chained Echoes?
- On Steam reviews Chained Echoes scores higher (90.2% positive) than EARTHLOCK (80.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Chained Echoes is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play EARTHLOCK or Chained Echoes first?
- If you want chronology, EARTHLOCK (2018) came out before Chained Echoes (2022). 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 EARTHLOCK and Chained Echoes similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.