Choose Dragon World
Choose Dragon World if you want an Indie and Free To Play game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Dragon World launched in 2018.
Dragon World vs ELDEN RING
Dragon World and ELDEN RING both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Dragon World (2018) is 4 years older than ELDEN RING (2022). ELDEN RING scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% positive) than Dragon World (53.7% 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 ELDEN RING
Choose ELDEN RING if you want a RPG game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 426,636 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Dragon World and ELDEN RING sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 Dragon World |  ELDEN RING | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Free To Play | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | Free to play | 59.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 53.7% positive (54 reviews) | 94.3% positive (426,636 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | FreezeNova | FromSoftware, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Dragon World (2018) is 4 years older than ELDEN RING (2022).
- ELDEN RING scores higher on Steam reviews (94.3% positive) than Dragon World (53.7% positive).
- Dragon World is free; ELDEN RING is paid (59.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Dragon World is Deck Playable, ELDEN RING is Deck Verified.
Dragon World vs ELDEN RING — FAQ
- Should I play Dragon World or ELDEN RING first?
- If you want chronology, Dragon World (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.
- Are Dragon World and ELDEN RING similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.
- Do both Dragon World and ELDEN RING have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Dragon World ships Online Co-op, Co-op; ELDEN RING ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Dragon World free?
- Yes — Dragon World is a free-to-play Steam title. ELDEN RING is paid (59.99 USD).