Choose Blade of Darkness
Choose Blade of Darkness if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Blade of Darkness launched in 2021.
Blade of Darkness vs ABYSSAL BLADE
Blade of Darkness and ABYSSAL BLADE 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. Blade of Darkness (2021) is 4 years older than ABYSSAL BLADE (2025). ABYSSAL BLADE scores higher on Steam reviews (97.4% positive) than Blade of Darkness (88.8% 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 ABYSSAL BLADE
Choose ABYSSAL BLADE if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Custom Volume Controls and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. ABYSSAL BLADE launched in 2025.
Both Blade of Darkness and ABYSSAL BLADE 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
 Blade of Darkness |  ABYSSAL BLADE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.8% positive (720 reviews) | 97.4% positive (77 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rebel Act Studios, Fire Falcom, General Arcade | Vifer Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Blade of Darkness (2021) is 4 years older than ABYSSAL BLADE (2025).
- ABYSSAL BLADE scores higher on Steam reviews (97.4% positive) than Blade of Darkness (88.8% positive).
- ABYSSAL BLADE is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Blade of Darkness (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Blade of Darkness vs ABYSSAL BLADE — FAQ
- Should I play Blade of Darkness or ABYSSAL BLADE first?
- If you want chronology, Blade of Darkness (2021) came out before ABYSSAL BLADE (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 Blade of Darkness and ABYSSAL BLADE 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.
- Do Blade of Darkness and ABYSSAL BLADE both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.