The Last Hex vs Across the Obelisk
The Last Hex and Across the Obelisk both land in Strategy, Indie, RPG 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 Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam. The Last Hex (2021) is 1 year older than Across the Obelisk (2022). Across the Obelisk scores higher on Steam reviews (82.1% positive) than The Last Hex (78.5% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Last Hex |  Across the Obelisk | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.74 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.5% positive (144 reviews) | 82.1% positive (7,715 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | That Indie Studio | Dreamsite Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- The Last Hex (2021) is 1 year older than Across the Obelisk (2022).
- Across the Obelisk scores higher on Steam reviews (82.1% positive) than The Last Hex (78.5% positive).
- The Last Hex is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Across the Obelisk (2.74 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Across the Obelisk has co-op; The Last Hex does not.
- Across the Obelisk is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Last Hex has no Deck rating yet.
The Last Hex vs Across the Obelisk — FAQ
- Which is better, The Last Hex or Across the Obelisk?
- On Steam reviews Across the Obelisk scores higher (82.1% positive) than The Last Hex (78.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Across the Obelisk is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play The Last Hex or Across the Obelisk first?
- If you want chronology, The Last Hex (2021) came out before Across the Obelisk (2022). 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 Last Hex and Across the Obelisk similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, RPG 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 Last Hex have multiplayer like Across the Obelisk?
- No. Across the Obelisk supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while The Last Hex is listed as single-player only.