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Duet Night Abyss is the latest action-adventure RPG on the market. Released in October 2025, the title was originally planned to be a gacha game and shares many similarities with other popular games on the market, like Wuthering Waves. However, there are also several critical differences between the two games, setting DNA apart from WuWa.Here are the key similarities and differences between Duet Night Abyss and Wuthering Waves.Key similarities between Duet Night Abyss and Wuthering WavesCombat systemBoth titles boast fast-paced combat (Image via Pan Studio)Duet Night Abyss and Wuthering Waves feature fast-paced, skill-driven combat. In both games, you control teams of three characters, each of whom is wielding different elements, to fight off opponents. Each of the characters has its own attack combos and can dodge incoming attacks.However, the combat system of DNA takes the fighting experience one step further by allowing each of the playable characters to switch between melee and ranged weapons for added flexibility.Echoes and GeniemonEquip your desired Geniemon (Image via Pan Studio)While both of these mechanics might not exactly be the same, they are quite comparable. The Echoes mechanic of WuWa allows your character to transform into a beast to use its abilities to deal damage. In retrospect, the Geniemon can be considered more of a pet that you can train to fight with you and deal damage. Both of these systems aim to add an extra layer of combat by utilizing monsters.Free-to-play accessibilityAnother shared similarity between both games is their free-to-play model. Game advancement does not require mandatory spending, allowing dedicated players to unlock the majority of content through gameplay. However, as a gacha game, WuWa does have an RNG factor associated with all the characters and weapons you can obtain.When it comes to DNA, it has replaced the RNG factor with a grinding one where you must gather Secret Letters that lead you to your selected character, which can be more desirable for F2P players.Key differences between Duet Night Abyss and Wuthering WavesCharacter and weapon acquisitionObtain Secret Letters for characters (Image via Pan Studio)As mentioned above, Duet Night Abyss removes gacha RNG from character and weapon acquisition. All heroes and weapons can be earned by grinding specific Secret Letters through various game modes or can be purchased directly. In contrast, Wuthering Waves retains traditional gacha systems with randomized drops and rarities, which may incline you to spend money if you lose pity.Gear systems and customizationIn DNA, all the gear, like weapons and Demon Wedges, is fully transferable between characters, allowing flexible builds. In comparison, WuWa locks characters to weapon types and elements, with gear selection restricted by randomness and team composition.Additionally, the gear stats are also fixed in DNA, eliminating all the stat roll frustration caused when leveling up Echoes.Monetization planCosmetic banners (Image via Pan Studio)Cosmetics are the sole monetized feature in Duet Night Abyss. You can spend premium currency to purchase skins and visual upgrades that improve character appearance, but offer no competitive advantage. In Wuthering Waves, however, monetization revolves around gacha pulls for playable characters and powerful weapons, which is typical of most modern gacha games.
