Choose Abode
Choose Abode if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Abode launched in 2016.
Abode vs ESPER
Abode and ESPER both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Abode (2016) is 2 years older than ESPER (2018). Abode scores higher on Steam reviews (92.7% positive) than ESPER (80% 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 ESPER
Choose ESPER if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 89% cheaper on the Steam Store. ESPER launched in 2018.
Both Abode and ESPER sit in Indie on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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
 Abode |  ESPER | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.07 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.7% positive (314 reviews) | 80% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Overflow | Coatsink |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Abode (2016) is 2 years older than ESPER (2018).
- Abode scores higher on Steam reviews (92.7% positive) than ESPER (80% positive).
- ESPER is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than Abode (1.07 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Abode vs ESPER — FAQ
- Should I play Abode or ESPER first?
- If you want chronology, Abode (2016) came out before ESPER (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 Abode and ESPER similar?
- They overlap on 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.