Choose Lurch
Choose Lurch if it's currently about 23% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lurch launched in 2024.
Lurch vs Obscuris
Lurch and Obscuris both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Lurch (2024) is 2 years older than Obscuris (2026). Lurch is currently ~23% cheaper on Steam than Obscuris (9.99 USD vs. 12.99 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 Obscuris
Choose Obscuris if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. Obscuris launched in 2026.
Both Lurch and Obscuris sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and 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
 Lurch |  Obscuris | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access | Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 54.5% positive (11 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Bartic Studios | Christophe KASH |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Lurch (2024) is 2 years older than Obscuris (2026).
- Lurch is currently ~23% cheaper on Steam than Obscuris (9.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Lurch is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Obscuris has no Deck rating yet.
Lurch vs Obscuris — FAQ
- Should I play Lurch or Obscuris first?
- If you want chronology, Lurch (2024) came out before Obscuris (2026). 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 Lurch and Obscuris similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Lurch and Obscuris have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Lurch ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Obscuris ships Online Co-op, Co-op.