Choose Explorers of the Abyss
Choose Explorers of the Abyss if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Explorers of the Abyss launched in 2021.
Explorers of the Abyss vs Hunting Labyrinth
Explorers of the Abyss and Hunting Labyrinth 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. Explorers of the Abyss (2021) is 2 years older than Hunting Labyrinth (2023). Explorers of the Abyss scores higher on Steam reviews (65.4% positive) than Hunting Labyrinth (50% 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 Hunting Labyrinth
Choose Hunting Labyrinth if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hunting Labyrinth launched in 2023.
Both Explorers of the Abyss and Hunting Labyrinth 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
 Explorers of the Abyss |  Hunting Labyrinth | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 15.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.4% positive (26 reviews) | 50% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kagura Games | I'm moralist |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Explorers of the Abyss (2021) is 2 years older than Hunting Labyrinth (2023).
- Explorers of the Abyss scores higher on Steam reviews (65.4% positive) than Hunting Labyrinth (50% positive).
- Hunting Labyrinth is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Explorers of the Abyss (15.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Hunting Labyrinth is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Explorers of the Abyss has no Deck rating yet.
Explorers of the Abyss vs Hunting Labyrinth — FAQ
- Should I play Explorers of the Abyss or Hunting Labyrinth first?
- If you want chronology, Explorers of the Abyss (2021) came out before Hunting Labyrinth (2023). 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 Explorers of the Abyss and Hunting Labyrinth 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.