Choose Matsuro Palette
Choose Matsuro Palette if you want an Adventure and Simulation experience. Matsuro Palette launched in 2020.
Matsuro Palette vs Abyssal Reflections
Matsuro Palette and Abyssal Reflections both land in Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Matsuro Palette (2020) is 4 years older than Abyssal Reflections (2024). Matsuro Palette scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Abyssal Reflections (93.3% 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 Abyssal Reflections
Choose Abyssal Reflections if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Abyssal Reflections launched in 2024.
Both Matsuro Palette and Abyssal Reflections sit in Indie and Casual 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
 Matsuro Palette |  Abyssal Reflections | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (56 reviews) | 93.3% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SleepingMuseum | The Only Way Out |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Matsuro Palette (2020) is 4 years older than Abyssal Reflections (2024).
- Matsuro Palette scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Abyssal Reflections (93.3% positive).
- Abyssal Reflections is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Matsuro Palette (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Matsuro Palette vs Abyssal Reflections — FAQ
- Should I play Matsuro Palette or Abyssal Reflections first?
- If you want chronology, Matsuro Palette (2020) came out before Abyssal Reflections (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 Matsuro Palette and Abyssal Reflections similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.