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Tales of Terror vs Abhorrent Light

Tales of Terror and Abhorrent Light both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Tales of Terror (2022) is 1 year older than Abhorrent Light (2023). Abhorrent Light is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Tales of Terror (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Tales of Terror

Choose Tales of Terror if you want an Adventure and Early Access experience. Tales of Terror launched in 2022.

Choose Abhorrent Light

Choose Abhorrent Light if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Abhorrent Light launched in 2023.

Both Tales of Terror and Abhorrent Light sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and 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

Tales of Terror vs Abhorrent Light — Steam metadata comparison
Tales of Terror — Steam game coverTales of TerrorAbhorrent Light — Steam game coverAbhorrent Light
Released20222023
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, Early AccessAction, Indie
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price4.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews73.7% positive (19 reviews)3 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersBearfoxBearPeanut Games

Side by side

Tales of Terror vs Abhorrent Light — FAQ

Should I play Tales of Terror or Abhorrent Light first?
If you want chronology, Tales of Terror (2022) came out before Abhorrent Light (2023). 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 Tales of Terror and Abhorrent Light similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Tales of Terror and Abhorrent Light have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Tales of Terror ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Abhorrent Light ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Tales of Terror vs Abhorrent Light — Verdict (2026) · imho.run