Choose EX LIFE
Choose EX LIFE if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. EX LIFE launched in 2020.
EX LIFE vs Abyssal Reflections
EX LIFE 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. EX LIFE (2020) is 4 years older than Abyssal Reflections (2024). EX LIFE is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Abyssal Reflections (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 Abyssal Reflections
Choose Abyssal Reflections if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Abyssal Reflections launched in 2024.
Both EX LIFE 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
 EX LIFE |  Abyssal Reflections | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 93.3% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Triple Eleven Game Studio | The Only Way Out |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- EX LIFE (2020) is 4 years older than Abyssal Reflections (2024).
- EX LIFE is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Abyssal Reflections (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
EX LIFE vs Abyssal Reflections — FAQ
- Should I play EX LIFE or Abyssal Reflections first?
- If you want chronology, EX LIFE (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 EX LIFE 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.