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SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection vs Anima Song from the Abyss

SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection and Anima Song from the Abyss both land in Action, Adventure, RPG 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection (2023) is 4 years older than Anima Song from the Abyss (2027). SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection has co-op; Anima Song from the Abyss does not. 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 SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection

Choose SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection launched in 2023.

Choose Anima Song from the Abyss

Choose Anima Song from the Abyss if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Anima Song from the Abyss launched in 2027.

Both SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection and Anima Song from the Abyss sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG 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

SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection vs Anima Song from the Abyss — Steam metadata comparison
SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection — Steam game coverSWORD ART ONLINE Last RecollectionAnima Song from the Abyss — Steam game coverAnima Song from the Abyss
Released20232027
GenresAction, Adventure, RPGAction, Indie, Adventure, RPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price59.99 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews62.2% positive (143 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersAQURIA Co., Ltd.Anima Project

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SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection vs Anima Song from the Abyss — FAQ

Should I play SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection or Anima Song from the Abyss first?
If you want chronology, SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection (2023) came out before Anima Song from the Abyss (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 SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection and Anima Song from the Abyss similar?
They overlap on Action, Adventure, RPG 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 Anima Song from the Abyss have multiplayer like SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection?
No. SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Anima Song from the Abyss is listed as single-player only.
Does SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection run on Steam Deck?
Yes — SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Anima Song from the Abyss doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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