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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.

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ABZU vs Varius — Steam metadata comparison
ABZU — Steam game coverABZUVarius — Steam game coverVarius
Released20162018
GenresIndie, Adventure, Simulation, CasualIndie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews93.2% positive (9,748 reviews)92.3% positive (13 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersGiant SquidFish Tank Studio

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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.