Choose Obsideo
Choose Obsideo if you want an Early Access game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Obsideo launched in 2021.
Obsideo vs CRUELTY
Obsideo and CRUELTY both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie on Steam. Obsideo (2021) is 3 years older than CRUELTY (2024). CRUELTY scores higher on Steam reviews (77.1% positive) than Obsideo (61.2% 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 CRUELTY
Choose CRUELTY if you want an Adventure and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 42% cheaper on the Steam Store. CRUELTY launched in 2024.
Both Obsideo and CRUELTY sit in Action and 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
 Obsideo |  CRUELTY | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 61.2% positive (614 reviews) | 77.1% positive (48 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kyle's Garage | 838s Maniacs |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Obsideo (2021) is 3 years older than CRUELTY (2024).
- CRUELTY scores higher on Steam reviews (77.1% positive) than Obsideo (61.2% positive).
- CRUELTY is currently ~42% cheaper on Steam than Obsideo (6.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Obsideo has co-op; CRUELTY does not.
- Obsideo is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; CRUELTY has no Deck rating yet.
Obsideo vs CRUELTY — FAQ
- Should I play Obsideo or CRUELTY first?
- If you want chronology, Obsideo (2021) came out before CRUELTY (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 Obsideo and CRUELTY similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does CRUELTY have multiplayer like Obsideo?
- No. Obsideo supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while CRUELTY is listed as single-player only.
- Does Obsideo run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Obsideo is rated Deck Playable by Valve. CRUELTY doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.