Choose Across the Obelisk
Choose Across the Obelisk if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. 7,715 Steam reviews back the pick.
Across the Obelisk vs Slay the Spire 2
Across the Obelisk and Slay the Spire 2 both land in Strategy, Indie 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 on Steam. Across the Obelisk (2022) is 4 years older than Slay the Spire 2 (2026). Slay the Spire 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (93.5% 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 Slay the Spire 2
Choose Slay the Spire 2 if you want an Early Access game with Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.5% positive across 54,616 reviews.
Both Across the Obelisk and Slay the Spire 2 sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online 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 |  Slay the Spire 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.1% positive (7,715 reviews) | 93.5% positive (54,616 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Dreamsite Games | Mega Crit |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Across the Obelisk (2022) is 4 years older than Slay the Spire 2 (2026).
- Slay the Spire 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (93.5% positive) than Across the Obelisk (82.1% positive).
- Across the Obelisk is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Slay the Spire 2 (9.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Across the Obelisk is Deck Playable, Slay the Spire 2 is Deck Verified.
Across the Obelisk vs Slay the Spire 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Across the Obelisk or Slay the Spire 2?
- On Steam reviews Slay the Spire 2 scores higher (93.5% positive) than Across the Obelisk (82.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Slay the Spire 2 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 Slay the Spire 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Across the Obelisk (2022) came out before Slay the Spire 2 (2026). 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 Slay the Spire 2 similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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 Slay the Spire 2 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Across the Obelisk ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Slay the Spire 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op.