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One Step From Eden vs Art is Boom

One Step From Eden and Art is Boom both land in Action, Strategy, Indie 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. One Step From Eden (2020) is 3 years older than Art is Boom (2023). Art is Boom is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than One Step From Eden (3.99 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 One Step From Eden

Choose One Step From Eden if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 3,692 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Art is Boom

Choose Art is Boom if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Art is Boom launched in 2023.

Both One Step From Eden and Art is Boom sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie 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

One Step From Eden vs Art is Boom — Steam metadata comparison
One Step From Eden — Steam game coverOne Step From EdenArt is Boom — Steam game coverArt is Boom
Released20202023
GenresAction, Strategy, Indie, AdventureAction, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price7.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews95% positive (3,692 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersThomas Moon KangEgret lsland Games

Side by side

One Step From Eden vs Art is Boom — FAQ

Should I play One Step From Eden or Art is Boom first?
If you want chronology, One Step From Eden (2020) came out before Art is Boom (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 One Step From Eden and Art is Boom similar?
They overlap on Action, Strategy, Indie 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.
Does Art is Boom have multiplayer like One Step From Eden?
No. One Step From Eden supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Art is Boom is listed as single-player only.
Does One Step From Eden run on Steam Deck?
Yes — One Step From Eden is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Art is Boom doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
One Step From Eden vs Art is Boom — Verdict (2026) · imho.run