Choose ABYSSEY
Choose ABYSSEY if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. ABYSSEY launched in 2023.
ABYSSEY vs Lighark
ABYSSEY and Lighark both land in Action, Strategy, 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 Action, Strategy, Adventure on Steam. ABYSSEY (2023) is 1 year older than Lighark (2024). ABYSSEY is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Lighark (1.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 Lighark
Choose Lighark if you want an Indie and RPG experience. Lighark launched in 2024.
Both ABYSSEY and Lighark sit in Action, Strategy, 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
 ABYSSEY |  Lighark | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Adventure | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ikwing | CC独游 |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Adventure on Steam.
- ABYSSEY (2023) is 1 year older than Lighark (2024).
- ABYSSEY is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Lighark (1.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
ABYSSEY vs Lighark — FAQ
- Should I play ABYSSEY or Lighark first?
- If you want chronology, ABYSSEY (2023) came out before Lighark (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 ABYSSEY and Lighark similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.