Choose The Perplexing Orb 2
Choose The Perplexing Orb 2 if you want the Shared/Split Screen PvP and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 69% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Perplexing Orb 2 launched in 2020.
The Perplexing Orb 2 vs World Splitter
The Perplexing Orb 2 and World Splitter both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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 Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. The Perplexing Orb 2 (2020) is 1 year older than World Splitter (2021). The Perplexing Orb 2 is currently ~69% cheaper on Steam than World Splitter (2.49 USD vs. 7.99 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 World Splitter
Choose World Splitter if you want the Shared/Split Screen Co-op and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. World Splitter launched in 2021.
Both The Perplexing Orb 2 and World Splitter sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen, 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
 The Perplexing Orb 2 |  World Splitter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.49 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | TreeFall Studios L.L.C. | NeoBird |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- The Perplexing Orb 2 (2020) is 1 year older than World Splitter (2021).
- The Perplexing Orb 2 is currently ~69% cheaper on Steam than World Splitter (2.49 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- World Splitter has co-op; The Perplexing Orb 2 does not.
The Perplexing Orb 2 vs World Splitter — FAQ
- Should I play The Perplexing Orb 2 or World Splitter first?
- If you want chronology, The Perplexing Orb 2 (2020) came out before World Splitter (2021). 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 The Perplexing Orb 2 and World Splitter similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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.