Choose Harmony's Odyssey
Choose Harmony's Odyssey if you want the Shared/Split Screen PvP, PvP, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Harmony's Odyssey launched in 2022.
Harmony's Odyssey vs Spirit of the Obelisk
Harmony's Odyssey and Spirit of the Obelisk both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Harmony's Odyssey (2022) is 3 years older than Spirit of the Obelisk (2025). Harmony's Odyssey is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Spirit of the Obelisk (3.74 USD vs. 5.99 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 Spirit of the Obelisk
Choose Spirit of the Obelisk if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Spirit of the Obelisk launched in 2025.
Both Harmony's Odyssey and Spirit of the Obelisk sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 Harmony's Odyssey |  Spirit of the Obelisk | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 3.74 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.3% positive (104 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | MythicOwl | Joost van der Putten |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Harmony's Odyssey (2022) is 3 years older than Spirit of the Obelisk (2025).
- Harmony's Odyssey is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Spirit of the Obelisk (3.74 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Harmony's Odyssey is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Spirit of the Obelisk has no Deck rating yet.
Harmony's Odyssey vs Spirit of the Obelisk — FAQ
- Should I play Harmony's Odyssey or Spirit of the Obelisk first?
- If you want chronology, Harmony's Odyssey (2022) came out before Spirit of the Obelisk (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 Harmony's Odyssey and Spirit of the Obelisk similar?
- They overlap on 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 Harmony's Odyssey and Spirit of the Obelisk have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Harmony's Odyssey ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Spirit of the Obelisk ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Harmony's Odyssey run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Harmony's Odyssey is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Spirit of the Obelisk doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.