Choose Obduction
Choose Obduction if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 2,360 Steam reviews back the pick.
Obduction vs Myst
Obduction and Myst 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. Obduction (2016) is 5 years older than Myst (2021). Myst scores higher on Steam reviews (89.7% positive) than Obduction (78% 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 Myst
Choose Myst if you want a Casual game with HDR available, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 89.7% positive across 1,490 reviews.
Both Obduction and Myst sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported, 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
 Obduction |  Myst | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 34.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78% positive (2,360 reviews) | 89.7% positive (1,490 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cyan, Inc. | Cyan Worlds, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Obduction (2016) is 5 years older than Myst (2021).
- Myst scores higher on Steam reviews (89.7% positive) than Obduction (78% positive).
- Obduction is currently ~14% cheaper on Steam than Myst (29.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Obduction is Deck Playable, Myst is Deck Verified.
Obduction vs Myst — FAQ
- Which is better, Obduction or Myst?
- On Steam reviews Myst scores higher (89.7% positive) than Obduction (78% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Myst is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Obduction or Myst first?
- If you want chronology, Obduction (2016) came out before Myst (2021). 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 Obduction and Myst 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.