Choose The Darkness Below
Choose The Darkness Below if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Darkness Below launched in 2026.
The Darkness Below vs Cyclopean: The Great Abyss
The Darkness Below and Cyclopean: The Great Abyss both land in Indie, Adventure, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Cyclopean: The Great Abyss (2025) is 1 year older than The Darkness Below (2026). Cyclopean: The Great Abyss scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than The Darkness Below (82% 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 Cyclopean: The Great Abyss
Choose Cyclopean: The Great Abyss if you want the Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 41% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cyclopean: The Great Abyss launched in 2025.
Both The Darkness Below and Cyclopean: The Great Abyss sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG 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
 The Darkness Below |  Cyclopean: The Great Abyss | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 16.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82% positive (50 reviews) | 90% positive (120 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ELEFTHERIADIS SAVVAS | Schmidt Workshops |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Cyclopean: The Great Abyss (2025) is 1 year older than The Darkness Below (2026).
- Cyclopean: The Great Abyss scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than The Darkness Below (82% positive).
- Cyclopean: The Great Abyss is currently ~41% cheaper on Steam than The Darkness Below (9.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
The Darkness Below vs Cyclopean: The Great Abyss — FAQ
- Should I play The Darkness Below or Cyclopean: The Great Abyss first?
- If you want chronology, Cyclopean: The Great Abyss (2025) came out before The Darkness Below (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 The Darkness Below and Cyclopean: The Great Abyss similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, RPG 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.