Rank 01Why this
Also Tactical RPG and Rogue-like, like Stirring Abyss.
- $29.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2024
Games like Stirring Abyss
- 27 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Stirring Abyss also play
The closest matches to Stirring Abyss: Rogue Waters, Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones, Feed the Deep, Narcosis, and Pathway. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Shares sanity system with Stirring Abyss.
- $3.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2019
Rank 03Why this
Shares oxygen management and procedural generation with Stirring Abyss.
- $3.49 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Rank 04 
Narcosis
Why this: Shares oxygen management with Stirring Abyss.
Rank 05 
Rank 06 
Invisible, Inc.
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Stirring Abyss.
Rank 07 
X-COM: Terror From the Deep
Why this: Also Underwater and Lovecraftian, like Stirring Abyss.
Rank 08 
Darkest Dungeon®
Why this: Also Lovecraftian and Rogue-like, like Stirring Abyss.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Stirring Abyss
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
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- 3Feed the Deep
Shares oxygen management and procedural generation with Stirring Abyss.
- 90% of 386 reviews
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- 11Achtung! Cthulhu Tactics
Also Turn-Based Combat and Turn-Based Tactics, like Stirring Abyss.
- 67% of 92 reviews
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- 22Caves of Qud
Shares mutation system and procedural generation with Stirring Abyss.
- 95% of 10,368 reviews
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- 24Distrust: Polar Survival
Shares sanity system and procedural generation with Stirring Abyss.
- 62% of 439 reviews
- Released: 2020
- Developer: Sleepy Sentry, K-Project
- Price: $9.99−60%checked Oct 31
- 87% of 190 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG
- Metacritic 76
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Lovecraftian dread amplified by organic sound design
- Mutations and perks allow deep character customization
- Oxygen and sanity timers force constant tension
- Atmospheric
- Hypnotic
- Tense
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Phoenix Point
Why this: Also Isometric and Turn-Based Strategy, like Stirring Abyss.
Xenonauts
Why this: Also Isometric and Turn-Based Combat, like Stirring Abyss.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Stirring Abyss at current Steam store prices.
Call of Cthulhu®
Why this: Shares sanity system with Stirring Abyss.
Othercide
Why this: Also Rogue-like and Turn-Based Combat, like Stirring Abyss.
Distrust: Polar Survival
Why this: Shares sanity system and procedural generation with Stirring Abyss.
Lovecraft's Untold Stories
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Stirring Abyss.
Grim Quest - Old School RPG
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Stirring Abyss.
Dungeon Rats
Why this: Also Tactical RPG and Isometric, like Stirring Abyss.
The Shore
Why this: Also Underwater and Lovecraftian, like Stirring Abyss.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Stirring Abyss, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Tactical Monsters Rumble Arena
Why this: Also Tactical RPG and Turn-Based Tactics, like Stirring Abyss.
Phobies
Why this: Also Turn-Based Tactics and Turn-Based Strategy, like Stirring Abyss.
Moonring
Why this: Also Lovecraftian and Turn-Based Combat, like Stirring Abyss.
SOVL: Fantasy Warfare
Why this: Also Turn-Based Combat and Turn-Based Tactics, like Stirring Abyss.
About Stirring Abyss
The closest matches to Stirring Abyss: Rogue Waters, Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones, Feed the Deep, Narcosis, and Pathway. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Stirring Abyss is your kind of game, the closest matches are Rogue Waters, Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones and Feed the Deep — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, hypnotic and tense, and single out its mutation system and oxygen management. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Stirring Abyss: Stirring Abyss is an indie tactical squad-based game with strong RPG elements in which you uncover the ancient mysteries of the depths depicted in the classic vein of Lovecraftian horror.
Is Stirring Abyss worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 87% of 190 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $24.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 16 h when they wrote their review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Lovecraftian dread amplified by organic sound design
- Mutations and perks allow deep character customization
- Oxygen and sanity timers force constant tension
- Procedural maps keep each mission fresh
People who play it also play: Rogue Waters, Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones, Feed the Deep
Frequently asked about Stirring Abyss
Can I run it?
Does Stirring Abyss work on Steam Deck?
Stirring Abyss is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Stirring Abyss cost?
Stirring Abyss is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Stirring Abyss?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Stirring Abyss are Rogue Waters, Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones, Feed the Deep.
Who developed Stirring Abyss?
Stirring Abyss was developed by Sleepy Sentry, K-Project and published by Slitherine Ltd..