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Across the Obelisk

Across the Obelisk leans Optimization (Pure Optimization). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

Matched first against: Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Card & Board Game - then ranked by cheat-test profile.

EXECUTION1 /10READS0 /10VARIANCE6 /10OPTIMIZATION9 /10

11 games like Across the Obelisk

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

Diablo II cover art
Diablo IIPure Optimization · action RPG

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (1 vs 2) - Positioning and potion reflexes, little else physical

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FTL: Faster Than LightSystems & Chaos · roguelike strategy

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (1 vs 2) - Pause-and-play tactics, no input precision.

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Balatro cover art
BalatroSystems & Chaos · deckbuilding roguelike

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: variance (6 vs 7) - Shop offers and card draws gate every run.

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RimWorldSystems & Chaos · colony sim

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - Storyteller AI is randomised, not adaptive to you.

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Loop Hero cover art
Loop HeroPure Optimization · deckbuilding autobattler

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: variance (6 vs 5) - Card draws and loot drops randomize.

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Mini Metro cover art
Mini MetroPure Optimization · transit puzzle

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (1 vs 2) - light real-time line-drawing

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Oxygen Not IncludedPure Optimization · colony engineering sim

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: variance (6 vs 5) - Asteroid seed and geyser placement carry meaningful but bounded randomness

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X-COM: UFO DefenseSystems & Chaos · turn-based strategy

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: optimization (9 vs 8) - Base economy, research order, and tactical doctrine are masterable

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Blue Prince cover art
Blue PrinceSystems & Chaos · puzzle roguelike

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: optimization (9 vs 8) - Learning room interactions and optimal routing to reach Room 46 despite variance

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Digimon World cover art
Digimon WorldSystems & Chaos · monster raising sim

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (1 vs 2) - Light real-time battle nudging and timing

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Shin Megami Tensei IV cover art
Shin Megami Tensei IVPure Optimization · turn-based JRPG

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: variance (6 vs 5) - Smirk procs and negotiation RNG swing fights hard.

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Game details

Released
2021
Developer
Dreamsite Games
Platforms
Series X|S, Linux, PC, PS5, Mac, Switch
Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB users
73/100
Role-playing (RPG)StrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS)AdventureCard & Board GameFantasy