Choose The Hidden Scrolls
Choose The Hidden Scrolls if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Hidden Scrolls launched in 2026.
The Hidden Scrolls vs Runes of the Abyss
The Hidden Scrolls and Runes of the Abyss both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam. The Hidden Scrolls is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Runes of the Abyss has no Deck rating yet. 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 Runes of the Abyss
Choose Runes of the Abyss if you want the Playable without Timed Input and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing.
Both The Hidden Scrolls and Runes of the Abyss sit in Strategy, 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
 The Hidden Scrolls |  Runes of the Abyss | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | — |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 79.7% positive (138 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Red Dragon Studio | NOBL |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- The Hidden Scrolls is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Runes of the Abyss has no Deck rating yet.
The Hidden Scrolls vs Runes of the Abyss — FAQ
- Are The Hidden Scrolls and Runes of the Abyss similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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 The Hidden Scrolls run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Hidden Scrolls is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Runes of the Abyss doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.