Choose theBlu
Choose theBlu if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. theBlu launched in 2016.
theBlu vs Obscura
theBlu and Obscura both land in Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. theBlu (2016) is 1 year older than Obscura (2017). theBlu scores higher on Steam reviews (85.5% positive) than Obscura (46.7% 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 Obscura
Choose Obscura if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Obscura launched in 2017.
Both theBlu and Obscura sit in Indie and Simulation on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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
 theBlu |  Obscura | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.5% positive (864 reviews) | 46.7% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Wevr, Inc. | Obscura Team |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- theBlu (2016) is 1 year older than Obscura (2017).
- theBlu scores higher on Steam reviews (85.5% positive) than Obscura (46.7% positive).
- theBlu is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Obscura has no Deck rating yet.
theBlu vs Obscura — FAQ
- Should I play theBlu or Obscura first?
- If you want chronology, theBlu (2016) came out before Obscura (2017). 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 theBlu and Obscura similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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.