Choose Northwind
Choose Northwind if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Northwind launched in 2025.
Northwind vs Abjure
Northwind and Abjure both land in Strategy, Indie, Early Access 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 Strategy, Indie, Early Access on Steam. Northwind (2025) is 2 years older than Abjure (2027). Northwind is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Abjure has no Deck rating yet. 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 Abjure
Choose Abjure if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Mouse Only Option, and Touch Only Option side of the pairing. Abjure launched in 2027.
Both Northwind and Abjure sit in Strategy, Indie, and Early Access on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input, 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
 Northwind |  Abjure | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2027 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 85.2% positive (27 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Barking Kitten Interactive | Jax Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- Northwind (2025) is 2 years older than Abjure (2027).
- Northwind is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Abjure has no Deck rating yet.
Northwind vs Abjure — FAQ
- Should I play Northwind or Abjure first?
- If you want chronology, Northwind (2025) came out before Abjure (2027). 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 Northwind and Abjure similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Early Access 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 Northwind run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Northwind is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Abjure doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.