Choose HELLCARD
Choose HELLCARD if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 88.7% positive across 1,651 reviews.
HELLCARD vs Across the Obelisk
HELLCARD and Across the Obelisk both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Across the Obelisk (2022) is 2 years older than HELLCARD (2024). HELLCARD scores higher on Steam reviews (88.7% positive) than Across the Obelisk (82.1% 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 Across the Obelisk
Choose Across the Obelisk if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 7,715 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both HELLCARD and Across the Obelisk sit in Strategy, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online Co-op, 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
 HELLCARD |  Across the Obelisk | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 8.74 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.7% positive (1,651 reviews) | 82.1% positive (7,715 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Thing Trunk | Dreamsite Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Across the Obelisk (2022) is 2 years older than HELLCARD (2024).
- HELLCARD scores higher on Steam reviews (88.7% positive) than Across the Obelisk (82.1% positive).
- HELLCARD is currently ~13% cheaper on Steam than Across the Obelisk (8.74 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: HELLCARD is Deck Verified, Across the Obelisk is Deck Playable.
HELLCARD vs Across the Obelisk — FAQ
- Which is better, HELLCARD or Across the Obelisk?
- On Steam reviews HELLCARD scores higher (88.7% positive) than Across the Obelisk (82.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, HELLCARD is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play HELLCARD or Across the Obelisk first?
- If you want chronology, Across the Obelisk (2022) came out before HELLCARD (2024). 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 HELLCARD and Across the Obelisk similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Do both HELLCARD and Across the Obelisk have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: HELLCARD ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Across the Obelisk ships Online Co-op, Co-op.