Choose Skyhook
Choose Skyhook if it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Skyhook launched in 2016.
Skyhook vs Oblin Party
Skyhook and Oblin Party both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Skyhook (2016) is 9 years older than Oblin Party (2025). Oblin Party scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Skyhook (84.8% 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 Oblin Party
Choose Oblin Party if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Oblin Party launched in 2025.
Both Skyhook and Oblin Party sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Skyhook |  Oblin Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.8% positive (66 reviews) | 94.7% positive (57 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Megastorm Games | Tellus Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Skyhook (2016) is 9 years older than Oblin Party (2025).
- Oblin Party scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Skyhook (84.8% positive).
- Skyhook is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Oblin Party (0.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Oblin Party has co-op; Skyhook does not.
- Skyhook is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Oblin Party has no Deck rating yet.
Skyhook vs Oblin Party — FAQ
- Should I play Skyhook or Oblin Party first?
- If you want chronology, Skyhook (2016) came out before Oblin Party (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 Skyhook and Oblin Party similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Skyhook run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Skyhook is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Oblin Party doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.