Choose Nocturne Island Obscuria
Choose Nocturne Island Obscuria if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Nocturne Island Obscuria launched in 2024.
Nocturne Island Obscuria vs Trace of the Villa
Nocturne Island Obscuria and Trace of the Villa both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Nocturne Island Obscuria (2024) is 2 years older than Trace of the Villa (2026). Nocturne Island Obscuria is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Trace of the Villa (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Trace of the Villa
Choose Trace of the Villa if you want the Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. Trace of the Villa launched in 2026.
Both Nocturne Island Obscuria and Trace of the Villa sit in Action, 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
 Nocturne Island Obscuria |  Trace of the Villa | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ARANJA GAMES | Steadyturtle Co., Ltd. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Nocturne Island Obscuria (2024) is 2 years older than Trace of the Villa (2026).
- Nocturne Island Obscuria is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Trace of the Villa (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Nocturne Island Obscuria vs Trace of the Villa — FAQ
- Should I play Nocturne Island Obscuria or Trace of the Villa first?
- If you want chronology, Nocturne Island Obscuria (2024) came out before Trace of the Villa (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 Nocturne Island Obscuria and Trace of the Villa similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.