Choose World Splitter
Choose World Splitter if it matches what drew you to this matchup. World Splitter launched in 2021.
World Splitter vs Spirit of the Obelisk
World Splitter and Spirit of the Obelisk both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. World Splitter (2021) is 4 years older than Spirit of the Obelisk (2025). Spirit of the Obelisk is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than World Splitter (5.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Spirit of the Obelisk launched in 2025.
Both World Splitter and Spirit of the Obelisk sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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
 World Splitter |  Spirit of the Obelisk | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | NeoBird | Joost van der Putten |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- World Splitter (2021) is 4 years older than Spirit of the Obelisk (2025).
- Spirit of the Obelisk is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than World Splitter (5.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
World Splitter vs Spirit of the Obelisk — FAQ
- Should I play World Splitter or Spirit of the Obelisk first?
- If you want chronology, World Splitter (2021) 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 World Splitter and Spirit of the Obelisk similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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 World Splitter and Spirit of the Obelisk have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: World Splitter ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Spirit of the Obelisk ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.