Choose Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss
Choose Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss launched in 2026.
Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss vs Them
Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss and Them both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Them (2025) is 1 year older than Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss (2026). Them scores higher on Steam reviews (89.3% positive) than Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss (52.3% 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 Them
Choose Them if you want an Action and Indie game with Subtitle Options. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Them launched in 2025.
Both Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss and Them sit in Adventure on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls, 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
 Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss |  Them | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 52.3% positive (88 reviews) | 89.3% positive (28 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Big Bad Wolf | Lexip Games |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Them (2025) is 1 year older than Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss (2026).
- Them scores higher on Steam reviews (89.3% positive) than Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss (52.3% positive).
- Them is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss (6.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Them has no Deck rating yet.
Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss vs Them — FAQ
- Should I play Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss or Them first?
- If you want chronology, Them (2025) came out before Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss (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 Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss and Them similar?
- They overlap on 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.