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Dexter Stardust : Adventures in Outer Space vs Chronicles from the Abyss

Dexter Stardust : Adventures in Outer Space and Chronicles from the Abyss both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Dexter Stardust : Adventures in Outer Space (2022) is 3 years older than Chronicles from the Abyss (2025). Chronicles from the Abyss is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Dexter Stardust : Adventures in Outer Space (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Dexter Stardust : Adventures in Outer Space

Choose Dexter Stardust : Adventures in Outer Space if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Dexter Stardust : Adventures in Outer Space launched in 2022.

Choose Chronicles from the Abyss

Choose Chronicles from the Abyss if you want the Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Chronicles from the Abyss launched in 2025.

Both Dexter Stardust : Adventures in Outer Space and Chronicles from the Abyss sit in Indie, 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

Dexter Stardust : Adventures in Outer Space vs Chronicles from the Abyss — Steam metadata comparison
Dexter Stardust : Adventures in Outer Space — Steam game coverDexter Stardust : Adventures in Outer SpaceChronicles from the Abyss — Steam game coverChronicles from the Abyss
Released20222025
GenresIndie, Adventure, CasualIndie, Adventure, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price9.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews97.2% positive (72 reviews)5 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersDexter Team GamesAaron Wise, Adriano Silva

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Dexter Stardust : Adventures in Outer Space vs Chronicles from the Abyss — FAQ

Should I play Dexter Stardust : Adventures in Outer Space or Chronicles from the Abyss first?
If you want chronology, Dexter Stardust : Adventures in Outer Space (2022) came out before Chronicles from the Abyss (2025). 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 Dexter Stardust : Adventures in Outer Space and Chronicles from the Abyss similar?
They overlap on Indie, 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.
Does Dexter Stardust : Adventures in Outer Space run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Dexter Stardust : Adventures in Outer Space is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Chronicles from the Abyss doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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