Choose the secret of dyes
Choose the secret of dyes if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. the secret of dyes launched in 2021.
the secret of dyes vs Obby
the secret of dyes and Obby both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. the secret of dyes (2021) is 2 years older than Obby (2023). the secret of dyes is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Obby (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 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 Obby
Choose Obby if you want an Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. Obby launched in 2023.
Both the secret of dyes and Obby sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual 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
 the secret of dyes |  Obby | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | GCN | Game Devs Studio, Sven S., Marcel S. |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- the secret of dyes (2021) is 2 years older than Obby (2023).
- the secret of dyes is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Obby (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
the secret of dyes vs Obby — FAQ
- Should I play the secret of dyes or Obby first?
- If you want chronology, the secret of dyes (2021) came out before Obby (2023). 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 the secret of dyes and Obby similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.