Choose Dark Podval
Choose Dark Podval if you want an Indie experience. Dark Podval launched in 2021.
Dark Podval vs THE ABYSS
Dark Podval and THE ABYSS both land in Adventure, 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 Adventure, Casual on Steam. Dark Podval (2021) is 2 years older than THE ABYSS (2023). THE ABYSS is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Dark Podval (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 THE ABYSS
Choose THE ABYSS if it matches what drew you to this matchup. THE ABYSS launched in 2023.
Both Dark Podval and THE ABYSS sit in Adventure 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
 Dark Podval |  THE ABYSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ХаБеБу | Ilya873 |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Dark Podval (2021) is 2 years older than THE ABYSS (2023).
- THE ABYSS is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Dark Podval (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Dark Podval vs THE ABYSS — FAQ
- Should I play Dark Podval or THE ABYSS first?
- If you want chronology, Dark Podval (2021) came out before THE ABYSS (2023). 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 Dark Podval and THE ABYSS similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, 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.