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Across the ObeliskVSCardaclysm

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Across the Obelisk

Across the Obelisk

Quality
67Popularity
33Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈20h
-84% $3.10
Buy Now
VS
Cardaclysm

Cardaclysm

Quality
53Popularity
42Value
75
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈1d
-90% $1.49
Buy Now

Winner

Across the Obelisk wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 9 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

9
Across the Obelisk
9 of 13 metrics
Cardaclysm
4 of 13 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.10 -
$1.49 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.84 -
$1.04 Wins
Best Current Discount
-84% -
-90% Wins
Sales Frequency
69 price changes Wins
57 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
81.1% positive Wins
63.8% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
10.6K Wins
417 -
Positive Steam Reviews
8.6K Wins
266 -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.0K -
151 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
424 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
10.6K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
148 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
8 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2022 Wins
Feb 2021 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeAcross the Obelisk

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeCardaclysm

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Across the Obelisk
Cardaclysm

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Across the Obelisk

Across the Obelisk

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -84% $3.10Buy Now
Steam
Steam +545% $19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +545% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +545% $19.99View
Cardaclysm

Cardaclysm

4 Stores
Steam
Steam -90% $1.49Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +1% $1.50View
Kinguin
Kinguin +41% $2.10View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +906% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Across the Obelisk

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

81% positive (10,558 reviews) — mostly positive
10,558 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$3.10 — very accessible price
84% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.64)

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

+5% player growth
406 concurrent players — smaller but active
10,558 total reviews — proven game with large community

Cardaclysm

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

64% positive (417 reviews) — mixed opinions
417 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$1.49 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.04 — room for better deals

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAcross the ObeliskCardaclysm
Release Date
August 16, 2022
February 26, 2021
Developers
Dreamsite Games
Elder Games
Publishers
Paradox Interactive, Paradox Arc
Headup
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
148

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Across the Obelisk or Cardaclysm?

Across the Obelisk won the comparison against Cardaclysm based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Across the Obelisk worth buying over Cardaclysm?

Based on the metrics, Across the Obelisk won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Across the Obelisk currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 12:59 AM UTC

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