Choose Absolum
Choose Absolum if you want the Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Subtitle Options side of the pairing. 4,194 Steam reviews back the pick.
Absolum vs Tears of Vanfell
Absolum and Tears of Vanfell both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Absolum (2025) is 1 year older than Tears of Vanfell (2026). Tears of Vanfell scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Absolum (93.8% 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 Tears of Vanfell
Choose Tears of Vanfell if you want the DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Adjustable Text Size side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 52% cheaper on the Steam Store. Tears of Vanfell launched in 2026.
Both Absolum and Tears of Vanfell sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Custom Volume Controls, 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
 Absolum |  Tears of Vanfell | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.8% positive (4,194 reviews) | 100% positive (39 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Dotemu, Guard Crush Games, Supamonks | Lazy Cat Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Absolum (2025) is 1 year older than Tears of Vanfell (2026).
- Tears of Vanfell scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Absolum (93.8% positive).
- Tears of Vanfell is currently ~52% cheaper on Steam than Absolum (11.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Absolum is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Tears of Vanfell has no Deck rating yet.
Absolum vs Tears of Vanfell — FAQ
- Should I play Absolum or Tears of Vanfell first?
- If you want chronology, Absolum (2025) came out before Tears of Vanfell (2026). 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 Absolum and Tears of Vanfell similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Absolum and Tears of Vanfell have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Absolum ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Tears of Vanfell ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Absolum run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Absolum is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Tears of Vanfell doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.