Choose Psychonauts 2
Choose Psychonauts 2 if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives side of the pairing. 8,228 Steam reviews back the pick.
Psychonauts 2 vs Orbo's Odyssey
Psychonauts 2 and Orbo's Odyssey both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. Psychonauts 2 (2021) is 2 years older than Orbo's Odyssey (2023). Orbo's Odyssey scores higher on Steam reviews (98.4% positive) than Psychonauts 2 (96.4% 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 Orbo's Odyssey
Choose Orbo's Odyssey if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 98.4% positive across 1,339 reviews.
Both Psychonauts 2 and Orbo's Odyssey sit in Action 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
 Psychonauts 2 |  Orbo's Odyssey | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 59.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.4% positive (8,228 reviews) | 98.4% positive (1,339 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Double Fine Productions | Feverdream Johnny, drurylain |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Psychonauts 2 (2021) is 2 years older than Orbo's Odyssey (2023).
- Orbo's Odyssey scores higher on Steam reviews (98.4% positive) than Psychonauts 2 (96.4% positive).
- Orbo's Odyssey is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than Psychonauts 2 (4.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Psychonauts 2 is Deck Playable, Orbo's Odyssey is Deck Verified.
Psychonauts 2 vs Orbo's Odyssey — FAQ
- Which is better, Psychonauts 2 or Orbo's Odyssey?
- On Steam reviews Orbo's Odyssey scores higher (98.4% positive) than Psychonauts 2 (96.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Orbo's Odyssey is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Psychonauts 2 or Orbo's Odyssey first?
- If you want chronology, Psychonauts 2 (2021) came out before Orbo's Odyssey (2023). 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 Psychonauts 2 and Orbo's Odyssey similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.