Choose Across the Obelisk
Choose Across the Obelisk if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. 7,715 Steam reviews back the pick.
Across the Obelisk vs Into the Dungeon
Across the Obelisk and Into the Dungeon 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 Into the Dungeon (2024). Across the Obelisk scores higher on Steam reviews (82.1% positive) than Into the Dungeon (64.3% 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 Into the Dungeon
Choose Into the Dungeon if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Into the Dungeon launched in 2024.
Both Across the Obelisk and Into the Dungeon sit in Strategy, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and 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
 Across the Obelisk |  Into the Dungeon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.1% positive (7,715 reviews) | 64.3% positive (28 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Dreamsite Games | Jamie Sullivan-Phillips |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Across the Obelisk (2022) is 2 years older than Into the Dungeon (2024).
- Across the Obelisk scores higher on Steam reviews (82.1% positive) than Into the Dungeon (64.3% positive).
- Into the Dungeon is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Across the Obelisk (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Across the Obelisk vs Into the Dungeon — FAQ
- Should I play Across the Obelisk or Into the Dungeon first?
- If you want chronology, Across the Obelisk (2022) came out before Into the Dungeon (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 Across the Obelisk and Into the Dungeon 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 Across the Obelisk and Into the Dungeon have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Across the Obelisk ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Into the Dungeon ships Online Co-op, Co-op.