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No Going Back vs Abandonware : The Horror Collection

No Going Back and Abandonware : The Horror Collection 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. No Going Back (2021) is 2 years older than Abandonware : The Horror Collection (2023). Abandonware : The Horror Collection is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than No Going Back (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 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 No Going Back

Choose No Going Back if it matches what drew you to this matchup. No Going Back launched in 2021.

Choose Abandonware : The Horror Collection

Choose Abandonware : The Horror Collection if you want an Action, Indie, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Abandonware : The Horror Collection launched in 2023.

Both No Going Back and Abandonware : The Horror Collection 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

No Going Back vs Abandonware : The Horror Collection — Steam metadata comparison
No Going Back — Steam game coverNo Going BackAbandonware : The Horror Collection — Steam game coverAbandonware : The Horror Collection
Released20212023
GenresAdventure, CasualAction, Indie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Playable
Price3.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews1 reviews6 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersBracket Entertainment, Bram GoderieFossil Games

Side by side

No Going Back vs Abandonware : The Horror Collection — FAQ

Should I play No Going Back or Abandonware : The Horror Collection first?
If you want chronology, No Going Back (2021) came out before Abandonware : The Horror Collection (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 No Going Back and Abandonware : The Horror Collection 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.
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