Choose Defenders of the Omniverse
Choose Defenders of the Omniverse if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Defenders of the Omniverse launched in 2024.
Defenders of the Omniverse vs POOBO
Defenders of the Omniverse and POOBO both land in Action, Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Defenders of the Omniverse (2024) is 1 year older than POOBO (2025). POOBO is free; Defenders of the Omniverse is paid (9.99 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 POOBO
Choose POOBO if you want a Free To Play and Casual experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. POOBO launched in 2025.
Both Defenders of the Omniverse and POOBO sit in Action, Indie, and RPG 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
 Defenders of the Omniverse |  POOBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, RPG, Free To Play, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 50% positive (16 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Babushka Entertainment | Merlot Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Defenders of the Omniverse (2024) is 1 year older than POOBO (2025).
- POOBO is free; Defenders of the Omniverse is paid (9.99 USD).
- Defenders of the Omniverse is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; POOBO has no Deck rating yet.
Defenders of the Omniverse vs POOBO — FAQ
- Should I play Defenders of the Omniverse or POOBO first?
- If you want chronology, Defenders of the Omniverse (2024) came out before POOBO (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 Defenders of the Omniverse and POOBO similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, RPG 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.
- Is POOBO free?
- Yes — POOBO is a free-to-play Steam title. Defenders of the Omniverse is paid (9.99 USD).
- Does Defenders of the Omniverse run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Defenders of the Omniverse is rated Deck Playable by Valve. POOBO doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.