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Games like Death In Abyss

If Death In Abyss is your kind of game, the closest matches are Strike Vector, RETOOLED and Putrefaction 2: Void Walker — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, dark and intense. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Death In Abyss: Death In Abyss is an intense flight shooter that challenges you to utilize your maneuverability and explosive firepower to survive against the deep-sea hostilities. In your descent, the nightmares can only get worse.

2025ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Agelvik
Death In Abyss — Steam game cover
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Boss fights test everything youve learnedDifficulty feels fair once mechanics clickGrotesque enemy designs keep you alertAtmosphericDarkIntense

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Steam players who put hours into Death In Abyss also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Strike Vector

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Death In Abyss.

    Top pick for Death In Abyss fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Death In Abyss.

    "Strike Vector is gorgeous shooter with strong mechanics and lots of customisation" 7.7/10 – IGN"it more than makes up for by being a gorgeous, intensely competitive experience that matches its aesthetic appeal with pure shooter satisfaction"– 7.

    2014ActionIndieSteam ↗
  2. RETOOLED

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Death In Abyss fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Death In Abyss.

    RETOOLED is a fast-paced FPS where you will have to use all of your weapons and abilities to come out victorious. Fight a vast array of enemy classes in complex arenas. Will you resist, rebel and reclaim? or perish... Bunnyhop your way into the action and find out while wrecking some robots!

    2023ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Putrefaction 2: Void Walker

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Death In Abyss.

    Third-strongest match for Death In Abyss fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Death In Abyss.

    Putrefaction 2: Void Walker is fast-paced, hardcore, arcade FPS, inspired by old-school shooters.

    2017ActionIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Devil Daggers

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Death In Abyss.

    Ranked #4 for Death In Abyss fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Death In Abyss.

    Devil Daggers is a fast-paced shooter that places you in an abyssal arena to face endless legions of demons. Armed with versatile magic daggers and a fluid movement system, fight to survive as long as you can.

    2016ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Deathmatch Classic

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Death In Abyss fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Death In Abyss.

    Enjoy fast-paced multiplayer gaming with Deathmatch Classic (a.k.a. DMC). Valve's tribute to the work of id software, DMC invites players to grab their rocket launchers and put their reflexes to the test in a collection of futuristic settings.

    2001Action4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. AFTERBURN

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Death In Abyss.

    Ranked #6 for Death In Abyss fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Death In Abyss.

    Your daily dose of air combat. Super easy to pick up, minimum requirements and vibrant visuals. Setup your aircraft and jump into action!

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Strike Vector EX

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Death In Abyss.

    Ranked #7 for Death In Abyss fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Death In Abyss.

    Strike Vector EX  is a competitive first-person aerial-combat game that satisfies every gamer’s dream of waging dizzying dogfights with super-powered aircraft. Bursting with mech-inspired ships, Ragequit’s game brings a story-based single-player campaign with characters, cutscenes and deadly AI.

    2017ActionIndieSteam ↗
  8. ULTRAKILL

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Death In Abyss.

    Ranked #8 for Death In Abyss fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Death In Abyss.

    ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.

    2020ActionIndieEarly Access24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Death In Abyss

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. ULTRAKILL

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Death In Abyss.

    Reviewers of Death In Abyss cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Death In Abyss.

    ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.

    2020ActionIndieEarly Access24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Devil Daggers

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Death In Abyss.

    Reviewers of Death In Abyss cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Death In Abyss.

    Devil Daggers is a fast-paced shooter that places you in an abyssal arena to face endless legions of demons. Armed with versatile magic daggers and a fluid movement system, fight to survive as long as you can.

    2016ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Iron Lung

    WHY THIS

    Shares a tense mood with Death In Abyss.

    Reviewers of Death In Abyss cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Death In Abyss.

    A short horror game where you pilot a tiny submarine through an ocean of blood on an alien moon.

    2022IndieAdventureSimulation7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Death In Abyss at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Death In Abyss on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Death In Abyss.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Death In Abyss on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Death In Abyss.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Death In Abyss on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Death In Abyss.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Left 4 Dead 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Death In Abyss on Steam right now. Shares Action with Death In Abyss.

    Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Death In Abyss on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Death In Abyss.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Death In Abyss on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Death In Abyss.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Death In Abyss on Steam right now. Shares Action with Death In Abyss.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Death In Abyss on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Death In Abyss.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Death In Abyss.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Death In Abyss.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Death In Abyss.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Death In Abyss.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Death In Abyss.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Death In Abyss.

    Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).

    2012ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Death In Abyss.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Death In Abyss.

    Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Agelvik

Other recommendable Steam games by Agelvik, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Apple Slash

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Agelvik, the studio behind Death In Abyss. Shares Action and Indie with Death In Abyss.

    Repel an invasion of mysterious charming creatures in a vast murky marshland. Strike your foes in a God-like slash-based manner and experience ambiguous encounters brimming with personality.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Owl Watch

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Agelvik, the studio behind Death In Abyss. Shares Action and Indie with Death In Abyss.

    OWL WATCH is a short atmospheric adventure game where you travel around in different biomes. Awaken from your slumber as you venture out to seek ancient technology to aid you in a time of darkness.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Road Doom

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Agelvik, the studio behind Death In Abyss. Shares Action and Indie with Death In Abyss.

    ROAD DOOM is an arcade bullet-hell with a cheesy story. On a quest to defeat the four horsemen, blast your way through evil beings with skills of immense power. Unleash your wrath!

    2018ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. God Damn The Garden

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Agelvik, the studio behind Death In Abyss. Shares Action and Indie with Death In Abyss.

    The FPS Adventure where you're challenged to explore God Damn's World, and ultimately become the successor of Badass Heaven.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Lulu's Temple

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Agelvik, the studio behind Death In Abyss. Shares Action and Indie with Death In Abyss.

    Lulu’s Temple is a mysterious action-adventure about an archeologist venturing deep inside a horrifying pyramid with only his torch and gun to protect him.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Tumblebee

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Agelvik, the studio behind Death In Abyss. Shares Action and Indie with Death In Abyss.

    Captured and lost, you search for your scattered family as you tumble through a hostile cave of silk.

    2026ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Death In Abyss

Does Death In Abyss run on Steam Deck?
Death In Abyss is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Death In Abyss cost?
Death In Abyss is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Death In Abyss?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Death In Abyss are Strike Vector, RETOOLED, Putrefaction 2: Void Walker.
Who developed Death In Abyss?
Death In Abyss was developed by Agelvik.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Death In Abyss.

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