Cobalt Core vs Starless Abyss
Cobalt Core and Starless Abyss both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Cobalt Core (2023) is 2 years older than Starless Abyss (2025). Cobalt Core scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Starless Abyss (89.8% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Cobalt Core |  Starless Abyss | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.6% positive (3,263 reviews) | 89.8% positive (157 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rocket Rat Games | Konafa Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Cobalt Core (2023) is 2 years older than Starless Abyss (2025).
- Cobalt Core scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Starless Abyss (89.8% positive).
- Cobalt Core is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Starless Abyss (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Cobalt Core vs Starless Abyss — FAQ
- Which is better, Cobalt Core or Starless Abyss?
- On Steam reviews Cobalt Core scores higher (96.6% positive) than Starless Abyss (89.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Cobalt Core is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Cobalt Core or Starless Abyss first?
- If you want chronology, Cobalt Core (2023) came out before Starless 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 Cobalt Core and Starless Abyss similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Do Cobalt Core and Starless Abyss both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.