Choose Mines of Volantis
Choose Mines of Volantis if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Mines of Volantis launched in 2020.
Mines of Volantis vs Afterdepth
Mines of Volantis and Afterdepth both land in Indie, Adventure 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Mines of Volantis (2020) is 6 years older than Afterdepth (2026). Mines of Volantis is currently ~2% cheaper on Steam than Afterdepth (4.99 USD vs. 5.09 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 Afterdepth
Choose Afterdepth if you want an Action, Strategy, and Simulation game with DualShock Controller Support, Gamepad Recommended, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Afterdepth launched in 2026.
Both Mines of Volantis and Afterdepth sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 Mines of Volantis |  Afterdepth | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 5.09 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.4% positive (14 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Spacefish Games | Dannark Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Mines of Volantis (2020) is 6 years older than Afterdepth (2026).
- Mines of Volantis is currently ~2% cheaper on Steam than Afterdepth (4.99 USD vs. 5.09 USD).
Mines of Volantis vs Afterdepth — FAQ
- Should I play Mines of Volantis or Afterdepth first?
- If you want chronology, Mines of Volantis (2020) came out before Afterdepth (2026). 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 Mines of Volantis and Afterdepth similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.