Choose Amarantus
Choose Amarantus if you want the Subtitle Options, Camera Comfort, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Amarantus launched in 2023.
Amarantus vs Sigh of the Abyss
Amarantus and Sigh of the Abyss both land in Adventure, RPG 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 Adventure, RPG on Steam. Amarantus (2023) is 1 year older than Sigh of the Abyss (2024). Sigh of the Abyss scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than Amarantus (79.7% 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 Sigh of the Abyss
Choose Sigh of the Abyss if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sigh of the Abyss launched in 2024.
Both Amarantus and Sigh of the Abyss sit in Adventure and RPG on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input, 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
 Amarantus |  Sigh of the Abyss | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 13.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.7% positive (64 reviews) | 95.9% positive (123 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ub4q | Rascal Devworks |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Amarantus (2023) is 1 year older than Sigh of the Abyss (2024).
- Sigh of the Abyss scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than Amarantus (79.7% positive).
- Sigh of the Abyss is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Amarantus (13.49 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Amarantus is Deck Verified, Sigh of the Abyss is Deck Playable.
Amarantus vs Sigh of the Abyss — FAQ
- Should I play Amarantus or Sigh of the Abyss first?
- If you want chronology, Amarantus (2023) came out before Sigh of 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 Amarantus and Sigh of the Abyss similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, RPG 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.