Choose MeiQi 2023
Choose MeiQi 2023 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. MeiQi 2023 launched in 2023.
MeiQi 2023 vs Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand
MeiQi 2023 and Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand both land in Indie, Adventure 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. MeiQi 2023 (2023) is 1 year older than Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand (2024). Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than MeiQi 2023 (2.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD). 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 Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand
Choose Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand if it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand launched in 2024.
Both MeiQi 2023 and Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 MeiQi 2023 |  Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | QZQ Studio | QZQ Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- MeiQi 2023 (2023) is 1 year older than Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand (2024).
- Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than MeiQi 2023 (2.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
MeiQi 2023 vs Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand — FAQ
- Should I play MeiQi 2023 or Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand first?
- If you want chronology, MeiQi 2023 (2023) came out before Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand (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 MeiQi 2023 and Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.