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Infinite Abyss vs Microcosmum 2

Infinite Abyss and Microcosmum 2 both land in Action, 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 Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Infinite Abyss (2020) is 4 years older than Microcosmum 2 (2024). Infinite Abyss is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Microcosmum 2 (1.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD). 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 Infinite Abyss

Choose Infinite Abyss if it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Infinite Abyss launched in 2020.

Choose Microcosmum 2

Choose Microcosmum 2 if you want an Adventure, Simulation, and RPG experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Microcosmum 2 launched in 2024.

Both Infinite Abyss and Microcosmum 2 sit in Action, 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

Infinite Abyss vs Microcosmum 2 — Steam metadata comparison
Infinite Abyss — Steam game coverInfinite AbyssMicrocosmum 2 — Steam game coverMicrocosmum 2
Released20202024
GenresAction, Strategy, IndieAction, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Playable
Price1.99 USD15.99 USD
Steam reviews1 reviews58.5% positive (41 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersSeven Arm OctopusSatur Entertainment

Side by side

Infinite Abyss vs Microcosmum 2 — FAQ

Should I play Infinite Abyss or Microcosmum 2 first?
If you want chronology, Infinite Abyss (2020) came out before Microcosmum 2 (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 Infinite Abyss and Microcosmum 2 similar?
They overlap on Action, 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.
Infinite Abyss vs Microcosmum 2 — Verdict (2026) · imho.run