Choose Blightbound
Choose Blightbound if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Blightbound launched in 2021.
Blightbound vs Asbak
Blightbound and Asbak both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, RPG on Steam. Blightbound (2021) is 5 years older than Asbak (2026). Blightbound has co-op; Asbak does not. 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 Asbak
Choose Asbak if you want the DualShock Controller Support side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Asbak launched in 2026.
Both Blightbound and Asbak sit in Action, 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
 Blightbound |  Asbak | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 60.9% positive (506 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ronimo Games | Team Fossil |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Blightbound (2021) is 5 years older than Asbak (2026).
- Blightbound has co-op; Asbak does not.
- Blightbound is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Asbak has no Deck rating yet.
Blightbound vs Asbak — FAQ
- Should I play Blightbound or Asbak first?
- If you want chronology, Blightbound (2021) came out before Asbak (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 Blightbound and Asbak similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Asbak have multiplayer like Blightbound?
- No. Blightbound supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op), while Asbak is listed as single-player only.
- Does Blightbound run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Blightbound is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Asbak doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.