Choose Avernus
Choose Avernus if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Avernus launched in 2023.
Avernus vs ABYSSAL BLADE
Avernus and ABYSSAL BLADE 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. Avernus (2023) is 2 years older than ABYSSAL BLADE (2025). ABYSSAL BLADE is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Avernus (4.99 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 ABYSSAL BLADE
Choose ABYSSAL BLADE if you want a RPG game with Custom Volume Controls and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. ABYSSAL BLADE launched in 2025.
Both Avernus and ABYSSAL BLADE 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
 Avernus |  ABYSSAL BLADE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 97.4% positive (77 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | WaveCraft Audio | Vifer Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Avernus (2023) is 2 years older than ABYSSAL BLADE (2025).
- ABYSSAL BLADE is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Avernus (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Avernus is Deck Playable, ABYSSAL BLADE is Deck Verified.
Avernus vs ABYSSAL BLADE — FAQ
- Should I play Avernus or ABYSSAL BLADE first?
- If you want chronology, Avernus (2023) came out before ABYSSAL BLADE (2025). 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 Avernus and ABYSSAL BLADE 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.