Choose Drakkhen
Choose Drakkhen if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Drakkhen launched in 2018.
Drakkhen vs The Elementalist
Drakkhen and The Elementalist both land in Adventure, 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 Adventure, RPG on Steam. Drakkhen (2018) is 1 year older than The Elementalist (2019). The Elementalist is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Drakkhen (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD). 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 The Elementalist
Choose The Elementalist if you want an Action and Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Elementalist launched in 2019.
Both Drakkhen and The Elementalist sit in Adventure 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
 Drakkhen |  The Elementalist | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 62.5% positive (16 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Infogrames | Zack Radick |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Drakkhen (2018) is 1 year older than The Elementalist (2019).
- The Elementalist is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Drakkhen (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
Drakkhen vs The Elementalist — FAQ
- Should I play Drakkhen or The Elementalist first?
- If you want chronology, Drakkhen (2018) came out before The Elementalist (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 Drakkhen and The Elementalist similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, 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.