Choose Nova Odessa
Choose Nova Odessa if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Nova Odessa launched in 2020.
Nova Odessa vs ABYSSAL BLADE
Nova Odessa and ABYSSAL BLADE both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Nova Odessa (2020) is 5 years older than ABYSSAL BLADE (2025). Nova Odessa is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than ABYSSAL BLADE (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 BLADE
Choose ABYSSAL BLADE if you want the Custom Volume Controls and Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. ABYSSAL BLADE launched in 2025.
Both Nova Odessa and ABYSSAL BLADE sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Nova Odessa |  ABYSSAL BLADE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 97.4% positive (77 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Leonardo Alexandrino | Vifer Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Nova Odessa (2020) is 5 years older than ABYSSAL BLADE (2025).
- Nova Odessa is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than ABYSSAL BLADE (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- ABYSSAL BLADE is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Nova Odessa has no Deck rating yet.
Nova Odessa vs ABYSSAL BLADE — FAQ
- Should I play Nova Odessa or ABYSSAL BLADE first?
- If you want chronology, Nova Odessa (2020) came out before ABYSSAL BLADE (2025). 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 Nova Odessa and ABYSSAL BLADE similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.