Choose The Labyrinth of Time
Choose The Labyrinth of Time if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Labyrinth of Time launched in 2014.
The Labyrinth of Time vs Obduction
The Labyrinth of Time and Obduction both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. The Labyrinth of Time (2014) is 2 years older than Obduction (2016). Obduction scores higher on Steam reviews (78% positive) than The Labyrinth of Time (70% 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 Obduction
Choose Obduction if you want an Indie game with Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported. 2,360 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both The Labyrinth of Time and Obduction sit in 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
 The Labyrinth of Time |  Obduction | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2016 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70% positive (20 reviews) | 78% positive (2,360 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Terra Nova Development | Cyan, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- The Labyrinth of Time (2014) is 2 years older than Obduction (2016).
- Obduction scores higher on Steam reviews (78% positive) than The Labyrinth of Time (70% positive).
- The Labyrinth of Time is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Obduction (5.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Obduction is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Labyrinth of Time has no Deck rating yet.
The Labyrinth of Time vs Obduction — FAQ
- Should I play The Labyrinth of Time or Obduction first?
- If you want chronology, The Labyrinth of Time (2014) came out before Obduction (2016). 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 The Labyrinth of Time and Obduction similar?
- They overlap on 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.