Choose Cataplexy
Choose Cataplexy if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 87% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cataplexy launched in 2022.
Cataplexy vs Object Ward.
Cataplexy and Object Ward. both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Cataplexy (2022) is 2 years older than Object Ward. (2024). Object Ward. scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Cataplexy (94.4% 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 Object Ward.
Choose Object Ward. if you want a Casual experience. Object Ward. launched in 2024.
Both Cataplexy and Object Ward. sit in Indie 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 Cataplexy |  Object Ward. | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.4% positive (18 reviews) | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 12seven | thugzilladev |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Cataplexy (2022) is 2 years older than Object Ward. (2024).
- Object Ward. scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Cataplexy (94.4% positive).
- Cataplexy is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than Object Ward. (1.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Cataplexy vs Object Ward. — FAQ
- Should I play Cataplexy or Object Ward. first?
- If you want chronology, Cataplexy (2022) came out before Object Ward. (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 Cataplexy and Object Ward. similar?
- They overlap on 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.