Choose Absolver
Choose Absolver if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. 7,345 Steam reviews back the pick.
Absolver vs Sifu
Absolver and Sifu both land in Action, Indie 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 Action, Indie on Steam. Absolver (2017) is 6 years older than Sifu (2023). Sifu scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Absolver (74.1% 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 Sifu
Choose Sifu if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.3% positive across 7,577 reviews.
Both Absolver and Sifu sit in Action and Indie 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
 Absolver |  Sifu | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.1% positive (7,345 reviews) | 92.3% positive (7,577 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sloclap | Sloclap |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Absolver (2017) is 6 years older than Sifu (2023).
- Sifu scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Absolver (74.1% positive).
- Absolver is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Sifu (29.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Absolver has co-op; Sifu does not.
- Steam Deck: Absolver is Deck Unsupported, Sifu is Deck Verified.
Absolver vs Sifu — FAQ
- Which is better, Absolver or Sifu?
- On Steam reviews Sifu scores higher (92.3% positive) than Absolver (74.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Sifu is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Absolver or Sifu first?
- If you want chronology, Absolver (2017) came out before Sifu (2023). 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 Absolver and Sifu similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Sifu have multiplayer like Absolver?
- No. Absolver supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Sifu is listed as single-player only.