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Hailing from the Abyss vs Witch's Rhythm Puzzle

Hailing from the Abyss and Witch's Rhythm Puzzle both land in Action, Indie, 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 Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Witch's Rhythm Puzzle (2023) is 1 year older than Hailing from the Abyss (2024). Witch's Rhythm Puzzle scores higher on Steam reviews (84.1% positive) than Hailing from the Abyss (73% 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 Hailing from the Abyss

Choose Hailing from the Abyss if you want an Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. Hailing from the Abyss launched in 2024.

Choose Witch's Rhythm Puzzle

Choose Witch's Rhythm Puzzle if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Witch's Rhythm Puzzle launched in 2023.

Both Hailing from the Abyss and Witch's Rhythm Puzzle sit in Action, Indie, 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

Hailing from the Abyss vs Witch's Rhythm Puzzle — Steam metadata comparison
Hailing from the Abyss — Steam game coverHailing from the AbyssWitch's Rhythm Puzzle — Steam game coverWitch's Rhythm Puzzle
Released20242023
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, CasualAction, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Playable
Price4.99 USD2.49 USD
Steam reviews73% positive (37 reviews)84.1% positive (44 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersJiwoo Lee, VIA Studio (Visual Interactive Arts)Fogime

Side by side

Hailing from the Abyss vs Witch's Rhythm Puzzle — FAQ

Should I play Hailing from the Abyss or Witch's Rhythm Puzzle first?
If you want chronology, Witch's Rhythm Puzzle (2023) came out before Hailing from the Abyss (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 Hailing from the Abyss and Witch's Rhythm Puzzle similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
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