Choose [International] AbsentedAge: Squarebound
Choose [International] AbsentedAge: Squarebound if it matches what drew you to this matchup. [International] AbsentedAge: Squarebound launched in 2021.
[International] AbsentedAge: Squarebound vs Taboo Trial
[International] AbsentedAge: Squarebound and Taboo Trial both land in Action, 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, RPG on Steam. [International] AbsentedAge: Squarebound (2021) is 2 years older than Taboo Trial (2023). [International] AbsentedAge: Squarebound scores higher on Steam reviews (94.4% positive) than Taboo Trial (77.9% positive). 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 Taboo Trial
Choose Taboo Trial if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. Taboo Trial launched in 2023.
Both [International] AbsentedAge: Squarebound and Taboo Trial sit in Action 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
![[International] AbsentedAge: Squarebound — Steam game cover](https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1615930/header.jpg?t=1771382564) [International] AbsentedAge: Squarebound |  Taboo Trial | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 15.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.4% positive (18 reviews) | 77.9% positive (77 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | terunon's Lab | Cat Shine, Meow Run |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- [International] AbsentedAge: Squarebound (2021) is 2 years older than Taboo Trial (2023).
- [International] AbsentedAge: Squarebound scores higher on Steam reviews (94.4% positive) than Taboo Trial (77.9% positive).
- Taboo Trial is currently ~6% cheaper on Steam than [International] AbsentedAge: Squarebound (14.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- Taboo Trial is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; [International] AbsentedAge: Squarebound has no Deck rating yet.
[International] AbsentedAge: Squarebound vs Taboo Trial — FAQ
- Should I play [International] AbsentedAge: Squarebound or Taboo Trial first?
- If you want chronology, [International] AbsentedAge: Squarebound (2021) came out before Taboo Trial (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 [International] AbsentedAge: Squarebound and Taboo Trial similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.