Choose Ink'n'Think
Choose Ink'n'Think if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ink'n'Think launched in 2022.
Ink'n'Think vs Spirit of the Obelisk
Ink'n'Think and Spirit of the Obelisk both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Ink'n'Think (2022) is 3 years older than Spirit of the Obelisk (2025). Ink'n'Think is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Spirit of the Obelisk (2.99 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 an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Spirit of the Obelisk launched in 2025.
Both Ink'n'Think and Spirit of the Obelisk sit in 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
 Ink'n'Think |  Spirit of the Obelisk | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Undev Games | Joost van der Putten |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Ink'n'Think (2022) is 3 years older than Spirit of the Obelisk (2025).
- Ink'n'Think is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Spirit of the Obelisk (2.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Ink'n'Think vs Spirit of the Obelisk — FAQ
- Should I play Ink'n'Think or Spirit of the Obelisk first?
- If you want chronology, Ink'n'Think (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 Ink'n'Think and Spirit of the Obelisk similar?
- They overlap on 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 Ink'n'Think and Spirit of the Obelisk have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Ink'n'Think ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Spirit of the Obelisk ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.