Choose InnerSpace
Choose InnerSpace if it matches what drew you to this matchup. InnerSpace launched in 2018.
InnerSpace vs ABZU
InnerSpace and ABZU both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. ABZU (2016) is 2 years older than InnerSpace (2018). ABZU scores higher on Steam reviews (93.2% positive) than InnerSpace (66.3% 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 ABZU
Choose ABZU if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. 9,748 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both InnerSpace and ABZU sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 InnerSpace |  ABZU | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2016 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.3% positive (92 reviews) | 93.2% positive (9,748 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | PolyKnight Games | Giant Squid |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- ABZU (2016) is 2 years older than InnerSpace (2018).
- ABZU scores higher on Steam reviews (93.2% positive) than InnerSpace (66.3% positive).
- ABZU is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than InnerSpace (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
InnerSpace vs ABZU — FAQ
- Should I play InnerSpace or ABZU first?
- If you want chronology, ABZU (2016) came out before InnerSpace (2018). 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 InnerSpace and ABZU similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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 InnerSpace and ABZU both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.