Choose DungeonTop
Choose DungeonTop if it matches what drew you to this matchup. DungeonTop launched in 2020.
DungeonTop vs The Abyss Within
DungeonTop and The Abyss Within both land in 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. DungeonTop (2020) is 4 years older than The Abyss Within (2024). The Abyss Within scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than DungeonTop (84.4% 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 The Abyss Within
Choose The Abyss Within if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 84% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Abyss Within launched in 2024.
Both DungeonTop and The Abyss Within sit in 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
 DungeonTop |  The Abyss Within | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 6.07 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.4% positive (167 reviews) | 100% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | One Up Plus Entertainment | LOM Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- DungeonTop (2020) is 4 years older than The Abyss Within (2024).
- The Abyss Within scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than DungeonTop (84.4% positive).
- The Abyss Within is currently ~84% cheaper on Steam than DungeonTop (0.99 USD vs. 6.07 USD).
- DungeonTop is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Abyss Within has no Deck rating yet.
DungeonTop vs The Abyss Within — FAQ
- Should I play DungeonTop or The Abyss Within first?
- If you want chronology, DungeonTop (2020) came out before The Abyss Within (2024). 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 DungeonTop and The Abyss Within similar?
- They overlap on 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 DungeonTop run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — DungeonTop is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Abyss Within doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.