The Surge vs ELEX
8/10Match score
Higher community rating
The Surge
+7
rating points
More player ratings
The Surge
116 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Same
Genres
Similar
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Genres
AdventureRole-playing (RPG)
Themes
ActionScience fiction
Features
ea apppost-apocalyptic
Key Differences
Themes
The Surge
-ELEX
FantasyOpen world
Features
The Surge
craftingmetroidvaniamale protagonist
ELEX
choice and consequencegothicmoral decisionspax east 2016pax west 2016
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | The Surge | ELEX |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | May 15, 2017 | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Rating | 72/100 (116 ratings) | 65/100 (103 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureRole-playing (RPG) | AdventureRole-playing (RPG) |
| Themes | ActionScience fiction | ActionFantasyOpen worldScience fiction |
| Features | craftingmetroidvaniaea apppost-apocalypticmale protagonist | choice and consequenceea appgothicpost-apocalypticmoral decisionspax east 2016pax west 2016pax west 2017character customizationaction-adventure |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | Third person | Third person |
| Platforms | PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One | PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
Comparison Summary
The Surge and ELEX have a 8/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Third person, Adventure, Role-playing (RPG), Action, Science fiction.
The Surge stands out for crafting, metroidvania, male protagonist, while ELEX stands out for Fantasy, Open world, choice and consequence, gothic.
The Surge has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, Third person, Adventure are the most likely to find value in both.