Choose Brave Alchemist Colette
Choose Brave Alchemist Colette if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Brave Alchemist Colette launched in 2020.
Brave Alchemist Colette vs Explorers of the Abyss
Brave Alchemist Colette and Explorers of the Abyss both land in Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Brave Alchemist Colette (2020) is 1 year older than Explorers of the Abyss (2021). Brave Alchemist Colette scores higher on Steam reviews (91.9% positive) than Explorers of the Abyss (65.4% 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 Explorers of the Abyss
Choose Explorers of the Abyss if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Explorers of the Abyss launched in 2021.
Both Brave Alchemist Colette and Explorers of the Abyss sit in Indie and RPG 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
 Brave Alchemist Colette |  Explorers of the Abyss | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.9% positive (111 reviews) | 65.4% positive (26 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Acerola | Kagura Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Brave Alchemist Colette (2020) is 1 year older than Explorers of the Abyss (2021).
- Brave Alchemist Colette scores higher on Steam reviews (91.9% positive) than Explorers of the Abyss (65.4% positive).
- Explorers of the Abyss is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Brave Alchemist Colette (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Brave Alchemist Colette is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Explorers of the Abyss has no Deck rating yet.
Brave Alchemist Colette vs Explorers of the Abyss — FAQ
- Should I play Brave Alchemist Colette or Explorers of the Abyss first?
- If you want chronology, Brave Alchemist Colette (2020) came out before Explorers of the Abyss (2021). 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 Brave Alchemist Colette and Explorers of the Abyss similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG 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 Brave Alchemist Colette run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Brave Alchemist Colette is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Explorers of the Abyss doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.