Choose ELEX II
Choose ELEX II if you want an Action experience. 1,435 Steam reviews back the pick.
ELEX II vs FreedroidRPG
ELEX II and FreedroidRPG 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. ELEX II (2022) is 1 year older than FreedroidRPG (2023). FreedroidRPG scores higher on Steam reviews (76.9% positive) than ELEX II (71% 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 FreedroidRPG
Choose FreedroidRPG if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. FreedroidRPG launched in 2023.
Both ELEX II and FreedroidRPG 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
 ELEX II |  FreedroidRPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Adventure, RPG, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 49.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 71% positive (1,435 reviews) | 76.9% positive (26 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Piranha Bytes | FreedroidRPG Team |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- ELEX II (2022) is 1 year older than FreedroidRPG (2023).
- FreedroidRPG scores higher on Steam reviews (76.9% positive) than ELEX II (71% positive).
- FreedroidRPG is free; ELEX II is paid (49.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: ELEX II is Deck Unsupported, FreedroidRPG is Deck Playable.
ELEX II vs FreedroidRPG — FAQ
- Should I play ELEX II or FreedroidRPG first?
- If you want chronology, ELEX II (2022) came out before FreedroidRPG (2023). 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 ELEX II and FreedroidRPG 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.
- Is FreedroidRPG free?
- Yes — FreedroidRPG is a free-to-play Steam title. ELEX II is paid (49.99 USD).