Choose ABZU
Choose ABZU if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.2% positive across 9,748 reviews.
ABZU vs b 2
ABZU and b 2 both land in Indie, Simulation, Casual 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, Simulation, Casual on Steam. ABZU (2016) is 10 years older than b 2 (2026). ABZU scores higher on Steam reviews (93.2% positive) than b 2 (90.7% 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 b 2
Choose b 2 if you want a Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play, and Racing game with Multi-player, HDR available, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. b 2 launched in 2026.
Both ABZU and b 2 sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual 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
 ABZU |  b 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 93.2% positive (9,748 reviews) | 90.7% positive (301 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Giant Squid | u&i |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- ABZU (2016) is 10 years older than b 2 (2026).
- ABZU scores higher on Steam reviews (93.2% positive) than b 2 (90.7% positive).
- b 2 is free; ABZU is paid (19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: ABZU is Deck Verified, b 2 is Deck Playable.
ABZU vs b 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, ABZU or b 2?
- On Steam reviews ABZU scores higher (93.2% positive) than b 2 (90.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, ABZU is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play ABZU or b 2 first?
- If you want chronology, ABZU (2016) came out before b 2 (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 ABZU and b 2 similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, Casual 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 ABZU have multiplayer like b 2?
- No. b 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while ABZU is listed as single-player only.
- Is b 2 free?
- Yes — b 2 is a free-to-play Steam title. ABZU is paid (19.99 USD).