Choose Relic Abyss
Choose Relic Abyss if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. Relic Abyss launched in 2026.
Relic Abyss vs Shifting Sands
Relic Abyss and Shifting Sands both land in Action, Indie, 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 Action, Indie, RPG on Steam. Both released in 2026. Shifting Sands scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Relic Abyss (84.8% 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 Shifting Sands
Choose Shifting Sands if you want a Strategy and Adventure game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Color Alternatives. Shifting Sands launched in 2026.
Both Relic Abyss and Shifting Sands sit in Action, Indie, 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
 Relic Abyss |  Shifting Sands | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual, Early Access | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.8% positive (33 reviews) | 100% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Reverse Loop | Silent Sun |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Both released in 2026.
- Shifting Sands scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Relic Abyss (84.8% positive).
- Relic Abyss is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Shifting Sands (8.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Relic Abyss is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Shifting Sands has no Deck rating yet.
Relic Abyss vs Shifting Sands — FAQ
- Are Relic Abyss and Shifting Sands similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Does Relic Abyss run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Relic Abyss is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Shifting Sands doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.