Choose Sparkle 2 Evo
Choose Sparkle 2 Evo if you want an Action, Strategy, and Racing experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sparkle 2 Evo launched in 2013.
Sparkle 2 Evo vs ABZU
Sparkle 2 Evo and ABZU both land in Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Sparkle 2 Evo (2013) is 3 years older than ABZU (2016). ABZU scores higher on Steam reviews (93.2% positive) than Sparkle 2 Evo (65.5% 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 ABZU
Choose ABZU if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.2% positive across 9,748 reviews.
Both Sparkle 2 Evo and ABZU sit in Indie, Adventure, and Simulation 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
 Sparkle 2 Evo |  ABZU | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Racing | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.5% positive (788 reviews) | 93.2% positive (9,748 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | — | Giant Squid |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Sparkle 2 Evo (2013) is 3 years older than ABZU (2016).
- ABZU scores higher on Steam reviews (93.2% positive) than Sparkle 2 Evo (65.5% positive).
- Sparkle 2 Evo is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than ABZU (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Sparkle 2 Evo is Deck Playable, ABZU is Deck Verified.
Sparkle 2 Evo vs ABZU — FAQ
- Which is better, Sparkle 2 Evo or ABZU?
- On Steam reviews ABZU scores higher (93.2% positive) than Sparkle 2 Evo (65.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, ABZU is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Sparkle 2 Evo or ABZU first?
- If you want chronology, Sparkle 2 Evo (2013) came out before ABZU (2016). 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 Sparkle 2 Evo and ABZU similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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.