Choose ELEX II
Choose ELEX II if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,435 Steam reviews back the pick.
ELEX II vs Ringlorn Saga Gaiden
ELEX II and Ringlorn Saga Gaiden both land in Action, 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 Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam. ELEX II (2022) is 2 years older than Ringlorn Saga Gaiden (2024). Ringlorn Saga Gaiden scores higher on Steam reviews (94.4% 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 Ringlorn Saga Gaiden
Choose Ringlorn Saga Gaiden if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ringlorn Saga Gaiden launched in 2024.
Both ELEX II and Ringlorn Saga Gaiden sit in Action, 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 |  Ringlorn Saga Gaiden | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 49.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71% positive (1,435 reviews) | 94.4% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Piranha Bytes | Graverobber Foundation |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- ELEX II (2022) is 2 years older than Ringlorn Saga Gaiden (2024).
- Ringlorn Saga Gaiden scores higher on Steam reviews (94.4% positive) than ELEX II (71% positive).
- Ringlorn Saga Gaiden is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than ELEX II (4.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- ELEX II is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Ringlorn Saga Gaiden has no Deck rating yet.
ELEX II vs Ringlorn Saga Gaiden — FAQ
- Should I play ELEX II or Ringlorn Saga Gaiden first?
- If you want chronology, ELEX II (2022) came out before Ringlorn Saga Gaiden (2024). 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 Ringlorn Saga Gaiden similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.