Choose Abandoned Archive
Choose Abandoned Archive if you want an Indie game with Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Abandoned Archive launched in 2025.
Abandoned Archive vs Grimoire of Monsters
Abandoned Archive and Grimoire of Monsters both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Both support cooperative play. Abandoned Archive is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Grimoire of Monsters has no Deck rating yet. 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 Grimoire of Monsters
Choose Grimoire of Monsters if you want the Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Online Co-op side of the pairing.
Both Abandoned Archive and Grimoire of Monsters sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Abandoned Archive |  Grimoire of Monsters | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 95.1% positive (530 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Vedal | Vibe Labs Inc. |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Both support cooperative play.
- Abandoned Archive is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Grimoire of Monsters has no Deck rating yet.
Abandoned Archive vs Grimoire of Monsters — FAQ
- Are Abandoned Archive and Grimoire of Monsters similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 both Abandoned Archive and Grimoire of Monsters have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Abandoned Archive ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Grimoire of Monsters ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Does Abandoned Archive run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Abandoned Archive is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Grimoire of Monsters doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.