Choose ABZU
Choose ABZU if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 9,748 Steam reviews back the pick.
ABZU vs Jellyfish
ABZU and Jellyfish both land in Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. ABZU (2016) is 1 year older than Jellyfish (2017). ABZU scores higher on Steam reviews (93.2% positive) than Jellyfish (63.6% 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 Jellyfish
Choose Jellyfish if you want an Action and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. Jellyfish launched in 2017.
Both ABZU and Jellyfish sit in Indie, Adventure, and Simulation 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 |  Jellyfish | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.2% positive (9,748 reviews) | 63.6% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Giant Squid | PanGuoJun |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- ABZU (2016) is 1 year older than Jellyfish (2017).
- ABZU scores higher on Steam reviews (93.2% positive) than Jellyfish (63.6% positive).
- Jellyfish is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than ABZU (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- ABZU is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Jellyfish has no Deck rating yet.
ABZU vs Jellyfish — FAQ
- Should I play ABZU or Jellyfish first?
- If you want chronology, ABZU (2016) came out before Jellyfish (2017). 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 Jellyfish similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — ABZU is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Jellyfish doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.