Choose The Perplexing Orb
Choose The Perplexing Orb if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Perplexing Orb launched in 2021.
The Perplexing Orb vs The Perplexing Orb 2
The Perplexing Orb and The Perplexing Orb 2 both land in Indie, Adventure, 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, Adventure, Casual on Steam. The Perplexing Orb 2 (2020) is 1 year older than The Perplexing Orb (2021). The Perplexing Orb is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than The Perplexing Orb 2 (1.99 USD vs. 2.49 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 Perplexing Orb 2
Choose The Perplexing Orb 2 if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. The Perplexing Orb 2 launched in 2020.
Both The Perplexing Orb and The Perplexing Orb 2 sit in Indie, Adventure, 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
 The Perplexing Orb |  The Perplexing Orb 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 2.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | TreeFall Studios L.L.C. | TreeFall Studios L.L.C. |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- The Perplexing Orb 2 (2020) is 1 year older than The Perplexing Orb (2021).
- The Perplexing Orb is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than The Perplexing Orb 2 (1.99 USD vs. 2.49 USD).
The Perplexing Orb vs The Perplexing Orb 2 — FAQ
- Should I play The Perplexing Orb or The Perplexing Orb 2 first?
- If you want chronology, The Perplexing Orb 2 (2020) came out before The Perplexing Orb (2021). 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 The Perplexing Orb and The Perplexing Orb 2 similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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 The Perplexing Orb have multiplayer like The Perplexing Orb 2?
- No. The Perplexing Orb 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while The Perplexing Orb is listed as single-player only.