Choose Abathor
Choose Abathor if you want an Action game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. Abathor launched in 2024.
Abathor vs Connie and the Essence of Chaos
Abathor and Connie and the Essence of Chaos 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. Abathor (2024) is 2 years older than Connie and the Essence of Chaos (2026). Connie and the Essence of Chaos scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Abathor (89.5% 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 Connie and the Essence of Chaos
Choose Connie and the Essence of Chaos if you want the DualShock Controller Support, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Connie and the Essence of Chaos launched in 2026.
Both Abathor and Connie and the Essence of Chaos 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
 Abathor |  Connie and the Essence of Chaos | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 7.49 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.5% positive (171 reviews) | 95.2% positive (62 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Pow Pixel Games | Ryemanni |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Abathor (2024) is 2 years older than Connie and the Essence of Chaos (2026).
- Connie and the Essence of Chaos scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Abathor (89.5% positive).
- Abathor is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Connie and the Essence of Chaos (7.49 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Abathor has co-op; Connie and the Essence of Chaos does not.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Abathor vs Connie and the Essence of Chaos — FAQ
- Should I play Abathor or Connie and the Essence of Chaos first?
- If you want chronology, Abathor (2024) came out before Connie and the Essence of Chaos (2026). 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 Abathor and Connie and the Essence of Chaos 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.
- Does Connie and the Essence of Chaos have multiplayer like Abathor?
- No. Abathor supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Connie and the Essence of Chaos is listed as single-player only.
- Do Abathor and Connie and the Essence of Chaos 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.