Choose Pax Dei
Choose Pax Dei if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 4,212 Steam reviews back the pick.
Pax Dei vs Abyss
Pax Dei and Abyss both land in Massively Multiplayer, 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 Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam. Abyss (2024) is 1 year older than Pax Dei (2025). Abyss scores higher on Steam reviews (67.9% positive) than Pax Dei (54.7% 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 Abyss
Choose Abyss if you want an Action, Adventure, and Casual experience. Abyss launched in 2024.
Both Pax Dei and Abyss sit in Massively Multiplayer and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP, 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
 Pax Dei |  Abyss | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 24.95 USD |
| Steam reviews | 54.7% positive (4,212 reviews) | 67.9% positive (28 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Mainframe Industries | Old World Labs |
Side by side
- Both share Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam.
- Abyss (2024) is 1 year older than Pax Dei (2025).
- Abyss scores higher on Steam reviews (67.9% positive) than Pax Dei (54.7% positive).
- Abyss is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Pax Dei (24.95 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Pax Dei is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Abyss has no Deck rating yet.
Pax Dei vs Abyss — FAQ
- Should I play Pax Dei or Abyss first?
- If you want chronology, Abyss (2024) came out before Pax Dei (2025). 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 Pax Dei and Abyss similar?
- They overlap on Massively Multiplayer, 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.
- Do both Pax Dei and Abyss have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Pax Dei ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Abyss ships Online Co-op, Co-op.