Choose D'LIRIUM
Choose D'LIRIUM if you want an Adventure experience. D'LIRIUM launched in 2023.
D'LIRIUM vs The Obsessive Shadow
D'LIRIUM and The Obsessive Shadow 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. D'LIRIUM (2023) is 2 years older than The Obsessive Shadow (2025). The Obsessive Shadow is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than D'LIRIUM (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 The Obsessive Shadow
Choose The Obsessive Shadow if you want a Strategy game with Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. The Obsessive Shadow launched in 2025.
Both D'LIRIUM and The Obsessive Shadow sit in Action and Indie 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
 D'LIRIUM |  The Obsessive Shadow | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.6% positive (360 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | B52 Development Team | Pablo Heckman |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- D'LIRIUM (2023) is 2 years older than The Obsessive Shadow (2025).
- The Obsessive Shadow is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than D'LIRIUM (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- The Obsessive Shadow is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; D'LIRIUM has no Deck rating yet.
D'LIRIUM vs The Obsessive Shadow — FAQ
- Should I play D'LIRIUM or The Obsessive Shadow first?
- If you want chronology, D'LIRIUM (2023) came out before The Obsessive Shadow (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 D'LIRIUM and The Obsessive Shadow 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.