Choose Abyss Odyssey
Choose Abyss Odyssey if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards, Online PvP, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Abyss Odyssey launched in 2014.
Abyss Odyssey vs Major Hoof
Abyss Odyssey and Major Hoof both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. Abyss Odyssey (2014) is 13 years older than Major Hoof (2027). Both support cooperative play. 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 Major Hoof
Choose Major Hoof if you want the Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Major Hoof launched in 2027.
Both Abyss Odyssey and Major Hoof sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Abyss Odyssey |  Major Hoof | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.49 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 68.8% positive (805 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | ACE Team | Matrix Reliability |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Abyss Odyssey (2014) is 13 years older than Major Hoof (2027).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Abyss Odyssey is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Major Hoof has no Deck rating yet.
Abyss Odyssey vs Major Hoof — FAQ
- Should I play Abyss Odyssey or Major Hoof first?
- If you want chronology, Abyss Odyssey (2014) came out before Major Hoof (2027). 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 Abyss Odyssey and Major Hoof similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Abyss Odyssey and Major Hoof have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Abyss Odyssey ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Major Hoof ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Abyss Odyssey run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Abyss Odyssey is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Major Hoof doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.