Choose The Absorber
Choose The Absorber if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Absorber launched in 2022.
The Absorber vs Pru the Pigeon
The Absorber and Pru the Pigeon both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. The Absorber (2022) is 2 years older than Pru the Pigeon (2024). The Absorber is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Pru the Pigeon (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 Pru the Pigeon
Choose Pru the Pigeon if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Pru the Pigeon launched in 2024.
Both The Absorber and Pru the Pigeon sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 The Absorber |  Pru the Pigeon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 98.9% positive (91 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Edward Smith, Steven Smith | kurigamedev |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Absorber (2022) is 2 years older than Pru the Pigeon (2024).
- The Absorber is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Pru the Pigeon (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
The Absorber vs Pru the Pigeon — FAQ
- Should I play The Absorber or Pru the Pigeon first?
- If you want chronology, The Absorber (2022) came out before Pru the Pigeon (2024). 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 The Absorber and Pru the Pigeon similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.