Choose Absentis
Choose Absentis if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 99% cheaper on the Steam Store. Absentis launched in 2025.
Absentis vs Dragon's Dogma 2
Absentis and Dragon's Dogma 2 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. Dragon's Dogma 2 (2024) is 1 year older than Absentis (2025). Absentis is currently ~99% cheaper on Steam than Dragon's Dogma 2 (0.99 USD vs. 69.99 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 Dragon's Dogma 2
Choose Dragon's Dogma 2 if you want the HDR available side of the pairing. 43,321 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Absentis and Dragon's Dogma 2 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
 Absentis |  Dragon's Dogma 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 69.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 67.1% positive (43,321 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | storkyproduct | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Dragon's Dogma 2 (2024) is 1 year older than Absentis (2025).
- Absentis is currently ~99% cheaper on Steam than Dragon's Dogma 2 (0.99 USD vs. 69.99 USD).
- Dragon's Dogma 2 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Absentis has no Deck rating yet.
Absentis vs Dragon's Dogma 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Absentis or Dragon's Dogma 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Dragon's Dogma 2 (2024) came out before Absentis (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 Absentis and Dragon's Dogma 2 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.