Choose Metropolis: Lux Obscura
Choose Metropolis: Lux Obscura if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Metropolis: Lux Obscura launched in 2017.
Metropolis: Lux Obscura vs OctoFurry
Metropolis: Lux Obscura and OctoFurry both land in Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Metropolis: Lux Obscura (2017) is 3 years older than OctoFurry (2020). OctoFurry scores higher on Steam reviews (86.4% positive) than Metropolis: Lux Obscura (74.8% 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 OctoFurry
Choose OctoFurry if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. OctoFurry launched in 2020.
Both Metropolis: Lux Obscura and OctoFurry sit in Indie and Casual 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
 Metropolis: Lux Obscura |  OctoFurry | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.8% positive (151 reviews) | 86.4% positive (66 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Ktulhu Solutions | ArenaDev |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Metropolis: Lux Obscura (2017) is 3 years older than OctoFurry (2020).
- OctoFurry scores higher on Steam reviews (86.4% positive) than Metropolis: Lux Obscura (74.8% positive).
- OctoFurry is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Metropolis: Lux Obscura (1.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- OctoFurry has co-op; Metropolis: Lux Obscura does not.
- Metropolis: Lux Obscura is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; OctoFurry has no Deck rating yet.
Metropolis: Lux Obscura vs OctoFurry — FAQ
- Should I play Metropolis: Lux Obscura or OctoFurry first?
- If you want chronology, Metropolis: Lux Obscura (2017) came out before OctoFurry (2020). 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 Metropolis: Lux Obscura and OctoFurry similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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 Metropolis: Lux Obscura have multiplayer like OctoFurry?
- No. OctoFurry supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Metropolis: Lux Obscura is listed as single-player only.
- Does Metropolis: Lux Obscura run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Metropolis: Lux Obscura is rated Deck Playable by Valve. OctoFurry doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.