Choose Project Abyss
Choose Project Abyss if you want a Simulation experience. Project Abyss launched in 2016.
Project Abyss vs Master of the Forbidden Sea
Project Abyss and Master of the Forbidden Sea both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Project Abyss (2016) is 3 years older than Master of the Forbidden Sea (2019). Master of the Forbidden Sea is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Project Abyss (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Master of the Forbidden Sea
Choose Master of the Forbidden Sea if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Master of the Forbidden Sea launched in 2019.
Both Project Abyss and Master of the Forbidden Sea sit in Action, 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
 Project Abyss |  Master of the Forbidden Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60.7% positive (28 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tall Story Studios, Prey Interactive | Advent RPG |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Project Abyss (2016) is 3 years older than Master of the Forbidden Sea (2019).
- Master of the Forbidden Sea is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Project Abyss (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Project Abyss vs Master of the Forbidden Sea — FAQ
- Should I play Project Abyss or Master of the Forbidden Sea first?
- If you want chronology, Project Abyss (2016) came out before Master of the Forbidden Sea (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.
- Are Project Abyss and Master of the Forbidden Sea similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.