Across the Obelisk similar games & best alternatives

Across the Obelisk

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

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • HELLCARD

  • Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked

  • Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition

  • For The King

  • Card Hunter

  • Baldur's Gate 3

  • Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition

  • Dungeon Defenders

  • Bravery and Greed
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Dark Quest 2

  • TDS - Tower Defense Strategy

  • Zorbus
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Continuation

    Vagante
  • Cooperation

    Zombie Army 4: Dead War
  • Creativity

    Dream Tactics

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Similarity map

Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers (hidden on purpose).

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, Cooperation.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

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    "Players have freedom to choose characters, builds, and item combinations with many possible strategies."

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  • Competence

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    "Game is easy to learn but hard to master with strategic deckbuilding, combos, and tactical decisions in battles and progression."

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  • Competition

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    "Includes daily runs with leaderboards and some player ranking, but mostly focused on personal progress and local co-op rather than direct competition."

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  • Continuation

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    "High replayability with hundreds of hours played by users, frequent updates, and addictive gameplay encourage long-term engagement."

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    "Very high replayability with hundreds of hours played, meta progression, and constant updates encouraging long-term engagement."

  • Cooperation

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    "Strong emphasis on 4-player co-op gameplay, teamwork, and shared objectives."

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  • Creativity

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    "Extensive deckbuilding and equipment customization allow for creative and unique character builds."

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    "Extensive deckbuilding, character builds, equipment customization, and strategic synergies allow creative play."

  • Domination

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    "Co-op gameplay emphasizes shared experience and mutual support rather than dominance or power over others."

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    "Co-op gameplay emphasizes shared decision-making and teamwork rather than dominance or superiority."

  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game as a deep fantasy escape with rich lore and immersive strategic gameplay."

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    "Players use the game as a deep, immersive fantasy escape with rich lore and engaging mechanics."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or pressure."

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  • Experimenting

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    "Encourages trying new builds, synergies, and strategies with many characters and deck options."

  • Exploration

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    "Randomized levels and branching paths promote discovery and curiosity-driven play."

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    "Branching paths, random encounters, and multiple maps encourage discovery and curiosity."

  • Expression

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    "Customization of characters' decks and equipment serves as player self-expression."

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    "Customization of characters, decks, equipment, and pets allows personal expression."

  • Fantasy

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    "Strong fantasy setting with magical elements, mythical creatures, and imaginative storytelling."

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  • Fellowship

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    "Strong sense of community and shared experience through multiplayer co-op and social play."

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    "Community and social play are emphasized through multiplayer co-op and shared experiences."

  • Growth

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    "Players develop skills, learn game mechanics, and improve through character leveling and strategy."

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    "Players learn mechanics, improve skills, and develop characters through leveling and perks."

  • Health

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    "Typical sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity elements."

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  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention during tactical combat and deck management."

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  • Intimacy

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    "Co-op play fosters social interaction and bonding, though not necessarily deep emotional sharing."

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    "Co-op play fosters social interaction and collaboration, though not necessarily deep emotional sharing."

  • Leadership

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    "Some players take on coordinating roles in co-op, but overall shared decision-making is common."

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    "Players may lead team decisions in co-op but often collaborate and share control."

  • Progression

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    "Strong meta progression with unlocking characters, perks, cards, and town upgrades."

  • Relaxation

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    "Game balances challenge and flow; some tension in combat but overall enjoyable and satisfying."

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  • Sensation

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    "Pleasant art style and sound design provide moderate sensory enjoyment without intense stimulation."

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  • Status

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    "Leaderboards and achievements provide some recognition, but social status is not a primary focus."

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  • Story

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    "Engaging narrative with quests, characters, and world-building."

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  • Strategy

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  • Thrill

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  • Value

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    "Players perceive strong value for time and money due to content, replayability, and ongoing updates."

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  • Violence

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  • Survival

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Last update: 01/06/2026