Choose Lilipalace
Choose Lilipalace if it's currently about 35% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lilipalace launched in 2018.
Lilipalace vs Explorers of the Abyss
Lilipalace and Explorers of the Abyss both land in Indie, RPG 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 Indie, RPG on Steam. Lilipalace (2018) is 3 years older than Explorers of the Abyss (2021). Lilipalace scores higher on Steam reviews (70% positive) than Explorers of the Abyss (65.4% 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 Explorers of the Abyss
Choose Explorers of the Abyss if it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Explorers of the Abyss launched in 2021.
Both Lilipalace and Explorers of the Abyss sit in Indie and RPG 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
 Lilipalace |  Explorers of the Abyss | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70% positive (20 reviews) | 65.4% positive (26 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | TUNNEL no.73 | Kagura Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Lilipalace (2018) is 3 years older than Explorers of the Abyss (2021).
- Lilipalace scores higher on Steam reviews (70% positive) than Explorers of the Abyss (65.4% positive).
- Lilipalace is currently ~35% cheaper on Steam than Explorers of the Abyss (12.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
Lilipalace vs Explorers of the Abyss — FAQ
- Should I play Lilipalace or Explorers of the Abyss first?
- If you want chronology, Lilipalace (2018) came out before Explorers of the Abyss (2021). 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 Lilipalace and Explorers of the Abyss similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG 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.