Choose Pathway
Choose Pathway if it's currently about 36% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,178 Steam reviews back the pick.
Pathway vs Stirring Abyss
Pathway and Stirring Abyss both land in Strategy, Indie, Adventure 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 Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Pathway (2019) is 1 year older than Stirring Abyss (2020). Stirring Abyss scores higher on Steam reviews (86.8% positive) than Pathway (75.2% 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 Stirring Abyss
Choose Stirring Abyss if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 86.8% positive across 190 reviews.
Both Pathway and Stirring Abyss sit in Strategy, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Pathway |  Stirring Abyss | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 15.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.2% positive (1,178 reviews) | 86.8% positive (190 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Robotality | Sleepy Sentry, K-Project |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Pathway (2019) is 1 year older than Stirring Abyss (2020).
- Stirring Abyss scores higher on Steam reviews (86.8% positive) than Pathway (75.2% positive).
- Pathway is currently ~36% cheaper on Steam than Stirring Abyss (15.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Pathway is Deck Playable, Stirring Abyss is Deck Unsupported.
Pathway vs Stirring Abyss — FAQ
- Which is better, Pathway or Stirring Abyss?
- On Steam reviews Stirring Abyss scores higher (86.8% positive) than Pathway (75.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Stirring Abyss is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Pathway or Stirring Abyss first?
- If you want chronology, Pathway (2019) came out before Stirring Abyss (2020). 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 Pathway and Stirring Abyss similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Adventure 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.