Choose Abode
Choose Abode if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.7% positive across 314 reviews.
Abode vs Abode 2
Abode and Abode 2 sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: Abode (2016) is 3 years older than Abode 2 (2019). Abode scores higher on Steam reviews (92.7% positive) than Abode 2 (79.5% positive). Abode is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Abode 2 (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). 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 Abode 2
Choose Abode 2 if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2019) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Abode 2 launched in 2019.
Both Abode and Abode 2 ship Tracked Controller Support and VR Only on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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
 Abode |  Abode 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Indie | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.7% positive (314 reviews) | 79.5% positive (122 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Overflow | Overflow |
Side by side
- Abode (2016) is 3 years older than Abode 2 (2019).
- Abode scores higher on Steam reviews (92.7% positive) than Abode 2 (79.5% positive).
- Abode is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Abode 2 (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Abode vs Abode 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Abode or Abode 2?
- On Steam reviews Abode scores higher (92.7% positive) than Abode 2 (79.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Abode is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Abode or Abode 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Abode (2016) came out before Abode 2 (2019). 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.