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Across the Obelisk vs Yao-Guai Hunter

Across the Obelisk and Yao-Guai Hunter both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam. Across the Obelisk (2022) is 3 years older than Yao-Guai Hunter (2025). Yao-Guai Hunter scores higher on Steam reviews (91% 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 you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 41% cheaper on the Steam Store. 7,715 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Yao-Guai Hunter

Choose Yao-Guai Hunter if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91% positive across 155 reviews.

Both Across the Obelisk and Yao-Guai Hunter sit in Strategy, Indie, and 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.

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Across the Obelisk vs Yao-Guai Hunter — Steam metadata comparison
Across the Obelisk — Steam game coverAcross the ObeliskYao-Guai Hunter — Steam game coverYao-Guai Hunter
Released20222025
GenresStrategy, Indie, Adventure, RPGStrategy, Indie, RPG
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Playable
Price9.99 USD16.99 USD
Steam reviews82.1% positive (7,715 reviews)91% positive (155 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersDreamsite GamesMyACG Studio

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Across the Obelisk vs Yao-Guai Hunter — FAQ

Which is better, Across the Obelisk or Yao-Guai Hunter?
On Steam reviews Yao-Guai Hunter scores higher (91% positive) than Across the Obelisk (82.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Yao-Guai Hunter is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Across the Obelisk or Yao-Guai Hunter first?
If you want chronology, Across the Obelisk (2022) came out before Yao-Guai Hunter (2025). 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 Across the Obelisk and Yao-Guai Hunter similar?
They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.
Does Yao-Guai Hunter have multiplayer like Across the Obelisk?
No. Across the Obelisk supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Yao-Guai Hunter is listed as single-player only.