Among Us vs ELDEN RING
Among Us and ELDEN RING sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: Among Us (2018) is 4 years older than ELDEN RING (2022). ELDEN RING scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% positive) than Among Us (92.3% positive). Among Us is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than ELDEN RING (4.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Among Us |  ELDEN RING | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Casual | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 59.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.3% positive (371,902 reviews) | 94.3% positive (426,636 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Innersloth | FromSoftware, Inc. |
Side by side
- Among Us (2018) is 4 years older than ELDEN RING (2022).
- ELDEN RING scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% positive) than Among Us (92.3% positive).
- Among Us is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than ELDEN RING (4.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Among Us is Deck Playable, ELDEN RING is Deck Verified.
Among Us vs ELDEN RING — FAQ
- Which is better, Among Us or ELDEN RING?
- On Steam reviews ELDEN RING scores higher (94.3% positive) than Among Us (92.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, ELDEN RING is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Among Us or ELDEN RING first?
- If you want chronology, Among Us (2018) came out before ELDEN RING (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.
- Do both Among Us and ELDEN RING have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Among Us ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; ELDEN RING ships Online Co-op, Co-op.