Choose Obscuris
Choose Obscuris if you want a Casual game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. Obscuris launched in 2026.
Obscuris vs The Urbexan Files
Obscuris and The Urbexan Files both land in Action, Indie, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. Obscuris (2026) is 1 year older than The Urbexan Files (2027). Both support cooperative play. 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 The Urbexan Files
Choose The Urbexan Files if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Urbexan Files launched in 2027.
Both Obscuris and The Urbexan Files sit in Action, Indie, and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Obscuris |  The Urbexan Files | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access | Action, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Christophe KASH | ProjectNerva, Armani Lopez |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- Obscuris (2026) is 1 year older than The Urbexan Files (2027).
- Both support cooperative play.
Obscuris vs The Urbexan Files — FAQ
- Should I play Obscuris or The Urbexan Files first?
- If you want chronology, Obscuris (2026) came out before The Urbexan Files (2027). 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 Obscuris and The Urbexan Files similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Early Access 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.
- Do both Obscuris and The Urbexan Files have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Obscuris ships Online Co-op, Co-op; The Urbexan Files ships Online Co-op, Co-op.