Choose Starkid's Obstacle Course
Choose Starkid's Obstacle Course if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Starkid's Obstacle Course launched in 2018.
Starkid's Obstacle Course vs Murk
Starkid's Obstacle Course and Murk 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. Starkid's Obstacle Course (2018) is 2 years older than Murk (2020). Starkid's Obstacle Course is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Murk (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 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 Murk
Choose Murk if you want an Adventure experience. Murk launched in 2020.
Both Starkid's Obstacle Course and Murk 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
 Starkid's Obstacle Course |  Murk | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sean Mombourquette | Adus Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Starkid's Obstacle Course (2018) is 2 years older than Murk (2020).
- Starkid's Obstacle Course is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Murk (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
Starkid's Obstacle Course vs Murk — FAQ
- Should I play Starkid's Obstacle Course or Murk first?
- If you want chronology, Starkid's Obstacle Course (2018) came out before Murk (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 Starkid's Obstacle Course and Murk 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.