Choose NanoApostle
Choose NanoApostle if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. NanoApostle launched in 2024.
NanoApostle vs ABYSSAL BLADE
NanoApostle and ABYSSAL BLADE 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. NanoApostle (2024) is 1 year older than ABYSSAL BLADE (2025). ABYSSAL BLADE scores higher on Steam reviews (97.4% positive) than NanoApostle (95.9% 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 ABYSSAL BLADE
Choose ABYSSAL BLADE if you want an Adventure and RPG game with Custom Volume Controls and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's currently about 58% cheaper on the Steam Store. ABYSSAL BLADE launched in 2025.
Both NanoApostle and ABYSSAL BLADE sit in Action and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (95.9% vs 97.4% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 NanoApostle |  ABYSSAL BLADE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.9% positive (270 reviews) | 97.4% positive (77 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 18Light Game Ltd. | Vifer Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- NanoApostle (2024) is 1 year older than ABYSSAL BLADE (2025).
- ABYSSAL BLADE scores higher on Steam reviews (97.4% positive) than NanoApostle (95.9% positive).
- ABYSSAL BLADE is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than NanoApostle (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: NanoApostle is Deck Playable, ABYSSAL BLADE is Deck Verified.
NanoApostle vs ABYSSAL BLADE — FAQ
- Should I play NanoApostle or ABYSSAL BLADE first?
- If you want chronology, NanoApostle (2024) came out before ABYSSAL BLADE (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 NanoApostle and ABYSSAL BLADE 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.