Choose The Perplexing Orb 2
Choose The Perplexing Orb 2 if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. The Perplexing Orb 2 launched in 2020.
The Perplexing Orb 2 vs The World's Hardest Game 3D Nostalgia
The Perplexing Orb 2 and The World's Hardest Game 3D Nostalgia 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 3 years older than The World's Hardest Game 3D Nostalgia (2023). The World's Hardest Game 3D Nostalgia is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than The Perplexing Orb 2 (1.99 USD vs. 2.49 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 The World's Hardest Game 3D Nostalgia
Choose The World's Hardest Game 3D Nostalgia if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. The World's Hardest Game 3D Nostalgia launched in 2023.
Both The Perplexing Orb 2 and The World's Hardest Game 3D Nostalgia sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual on Steam, 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 |  The World's Hardest Game 3D Nostalgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.49 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | TreeFall Studios L.L.C. | Batuhan Ertan |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- The Perplexing Orb 2 (2020) is 3 years older than The World's Hardest Game 3D Nostalgia (2023).
- The World's Hardest Game 3D Nostalgia is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than The Perplexing Orb 2 (1.99 USD vs. 2.49 USD).
The Perplexing Orb 2 vs The World's Hardest Game 3D Nostalgia — FAQ
- Should I play The Perplexing Orb 2 or The World's Hardest Game 3D Nostalgia first?
- If you want chronology, The Perplexing Orb 2 (2020) came out before The World's Hardest Game 3D Nostalgia (2023). 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 The World's Hardest Game 3D Nostalgia 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.
- Does The World's Hardest Game 3D Nostalgia have multiplayer like The Perplexing Orb 2?
- No. The Perplexing Orb 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while The World's Hardest Game 3D Nostalgia is listed as single-player only.