Choose RETOOLED
Choose RETOOLED if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. RETOOLED launched in 2023.
RETOOLED vs Death In Abyss
RETOOLED and Death In Abyss 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. RETOOLED (2023) is 2 years older than Death In Abyss (2025). RETOOLED scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than Death In Abyss (79.8% 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 Death In Abyss
Choose Death In Abyss if you want an Adventure game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound. Death In Abyss launched in 2025.
Both RETOOLED and Death In Abyss sit in Action and Indie 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
 RETOOLED |  Death In Abyss | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.1% positive (17 reviews) | 79.8% positive (109 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Swarm Creations | Agelvik |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- RETOOLED (2023) is 2 years older than Death In Abyss (2025).
- RETOOLED scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than Death In Abyss (79.8% positive).
- RETOOLED is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Death In Abyss (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
RETOOLED vs Death In Abyss — FAQ
- Should I play RETOOLED or Death In Abyss first?
- If you want chronology, RETOOLED (2023) came out before Death In Abyss (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 RETOOLED and Death In Abyss 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.