Choose Shattering Obsidian
Choose Shattering Obsidian if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Shattering Obsidian launched in 2020.
Shattering Obsidian vs Baldr's Squid Isekai: A Parody
Shattering Obsidian and Baldr's Squid Isekai: A Parody both land in RPG 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 are RPG games on Steam. Shattering Obsidian (2020) is 4 years older than Baldr's Squid Isekai: A Parody (2024). Shattering Obsidian is free; Baldr's Squid Isekai: A Parody is paid (8.99 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 Baldr's Squid Isekai: A Parody
Choose Baldr's Squid Isekai: A Parody if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Baldr's Squid Isekai: A Parody launched in 2024.
Both Shattering Obsidian and Baldr's Squid Isekai: A Parody sit in RPG 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
 Shattering Obsidian |  Baldr's Squid Isekai: A Parody | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | James K. Isaac | A Memory of Eternity, TORii |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Shattering Obsidian (2020) is 4 years older than Baldr's Squid Isekai: A Parody (2024).
- Shattering Obsidian is free; Baldr's Squid Isekai: A Parody is paid (8.99 USD).
Shattering Obsidian vs Baldr's Squid Isekai: A Parody — FAQ
- Should I play Shattering Obsidian or Baldr's Squid Isekai: A Parody first?
- If you want chronology, Shattering Obsidian (2020) came out before Baldr's Squid Isekai: A Parody (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 Shattering Obsidian and Baldr's Squid Isekai: A Parody similar?
- They overlap on RPG 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.
- Is Shattering Obsidian free?
- Yes — Shattering Obsidian is a free-to-play Steam title. Baldr's Squid Isekai: A Parody is paid (8.99 USD).