ABZU vs Varius
ABZU and Varius both land in Indie, 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, Casual on Steam. ABZU (2016) is 2 years older than Varius (2018). Both sit near 93% positive on Steam (ABZU: 9,748 reviews, Varius: 13). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 ABZU |  Varius | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.2% positive (9,748 reviews) | 92.3% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Giant Squid | Fish Tank Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- ABZU (2016) is 2 years older than Varius (2018).
- Both sit near 93% positive on Steam (ABZU: 9,748 reviews, Varius: 13).
- Varius is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than ABZU (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- ABZU is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Varius has no Deck rating yet.
ABZU vs Varius — FAQ
- Should I play ABZU or Varius first?
- If you want chronology, ABZU (2016) came out before Varius (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 ABZU and Varius similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — ABZU is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Varius doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.