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Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU vs Oblitus mortis

Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU and Oblitus mortis both land in Indie, Adventure 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU (2024) is 1 year older than Oblitus mortis (2025). Oblitus mortis scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU (85.4% 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 Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU

Choose Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU if you want an Action game with Color Alternatives, Stereo Sound, and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU launched in 2024.

Choose Oblitus mortis

Choose Oblitus mortis if it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Oblitus mortis launched in 2025.

Both Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU and Oblitus mortis sit in Indie and Adventure 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

Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU vs Oblitus mortis — Steam metadata comparison
Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU — Steam game coverTales of Kenzera™: ZAUOblitus mortis — Steam game coverOblitus mortis
Released20242025
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price6.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews85.4% positive (625 reviews)90.9% positive (11 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersSurgent StudiosOblitus mortis

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Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU vs Oblitus mortis — FAQ

Should I play Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU or Oblitus mortis first?
If you want chronology, Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU (2024) came out before Oblitus mortis (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 Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU and Oblitus mortis similar?
They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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 Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Oblitus mortis doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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