Choose WASTE
Choose WASTE if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. WASTE launched in 2022.
WASTE vs Descent the Abyss
WASTE and Descent the Abyss both land in Action, Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. WASTE (2022) is 2 years older than Descent the Abyss (2024). WASTE is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Descent the Abyss (1.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 Descent the Abyss
Choose Descent the Abyss if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Descent the Abyss launched in 2024.
Both WASTE and Descent the Abyss sit in Action, Indie, and Simulation 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
 WASTE |  Descent the Abyss | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MZY GAMES | FadyGames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- WASTE (2022) is 2 years older than Descent the Abyss (2024).
- WASTE is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Descent the Abyss (1.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
WASTE vs Descent the Abyss — FAQ
- Should I play WASTE or Descent the Abyss first?
- If you want chronology, WASTE (2022) came out before Descent 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 WASTE and Descent the Abyss similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Simulation 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.