Across the Obelisk similar games & best alternatives

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Across the Obelisk

Xbox Series X|S, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Nintendo Switch • 2022

Should you play it?

Set forth in a co-op roguelite deckbuilder where every choice matters! Craft decks of breathtaking power. Journey alone or with up to three friends. Plot your party’s path to glory and face powerful enemies in deep tactical combat on your quest to save the kingdom of Senenthia in Across the Obelisk!

What works

  • Deep and strategic deckbuilding with many characters and builds
  • Excellent multiplayer co-op supporting up to 4 players
  • High replayability with meta progression and varied content
  • Engaging fantasy setting with meaningful choices and quests
  • Responsive developers with frequent updates and community engagement

Things to keep in mind

  • Long run times can feel tedious especially for new players
  • Some fights and bosses have drawn-out combat
  • Dlc pricing seen as expensive by some players
  • Learning curve and complexity can be overwhelming
  • Occasional bugs and multiplayer desync issues reported

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • HELLCARD

  • Card Hunter

  • Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition

  • Journey to the West

  • Witch's Apocalyptic Journey

  • Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition

Less competitive

Games that feels like Across the Obelisk but with less competition against others

  • Sunderfolk

  • The Lord of the Rings: Adventure Card Game - Definitive Edition

  • Battle Suit Aces

  • The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth

  • Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked

  • Thea 2: The Shattering

Less social

Games that feels like Across the Obelisk but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • Breach Wanderers

  • Magicbook AutoBattler: Contract

  • Monster Train 2

  • Roguebook

  • Arcanium: Rise of Akhan

  • Gordian Quest

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Across the Obelisk: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Status, Competition, Fellowship.

Last update: 21/08/2026