Choose The Absorber
Choose The Absorber if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Absorber launched in 2022.
The Absorber vs Pizzapocalypse
The Absorber and Pizzapocalypse 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 Pizzapocalypse (2024). Pizzapocalypse is free; The Absorber is paid (1.99 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 Pizzapocalypse
Choose Pizzapocalypse if you want a Free To Play game with Gamepad Recommended. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Pizzapocalypse launched in 2024.
Both The Absorber and Pizzapocalypse 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 |  Pizzapocalypse | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 1.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 95.4% positive (219 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Edward Smith, Steven Smith | Monkey Strike Games, Funny Rock Image |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Absorber (2022) is 2 years older than Pizzapocalypse (2024).
- Pizzapocalypse is free; The Absorber is paid (1.99 USD).
- Pizzapocalypse is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Absorber has no Deck rating yet.
The Absorber vs Pizzapocalypse — FAQ
- Should I play The Absorber or Pizzapocalypse first?
- If you want chronology, The Absorber (2022) came out before Pizzapocalypse (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 Pizzapocalypse 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.
- Is Pizzapocalypse free?
- Yes — Pizzapocalypse is a free-to-play Steam title. The Absorber is paid (1.99 USD).