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Across the ObeliskVSIndies' Lies

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Across the Obelisk

Across the Obelisk

Quality
67Popularity
33Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−86% $2.85
Buy Now
VS
Indies' Lies

Indies' Lies

Quality
61Popularity
23Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 20 days
−80% $3.00
Buy Now

Winner

Across the Obelisk wins 11 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

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11
Across the Obelisk
11 of 13 metrics
Indies' Lies
2 of 13 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.85 Wins
$3.00 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.84 Wins
$3.20 -
Best Current Discount
-86% Wins
-80% -
Sales Frequency
80 price changes Wins
48 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
80.7% positive Wins
74.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
10.7K Wins
660 -
Positive Steam Reviews
8.6K Wins
492 -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.1K -
168 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
281 Wins
2 -
Steam Recommendations
10.7K Wins
659 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
148 Wins
24 -
Supported Languages
8 languages Wins
7 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2022 -
Jan 2023 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeAcross the Obelisk

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

MaybeIndies' Lies

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

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Across the Obelisk
Indies' Lies

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 −86% $2.85Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +209% $8.80View
GamersGate
GamersGate$19.99View
Steam
Steam$19.99View
Indies' Lies

Indies' Lies

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −80% $3.00Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +4% $3.13View
Steam
Steam$14.99View

Across the Obelisk

Quality

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

81% positive (10,650 reviews) — mostly positive
10,650 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$2.85 — very accessible price
86% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.64)

Popularity

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

Player count surging +51%
257 concurrent players — smaller but active
10,650 total reviews — proven game with large community

Indies' Lies

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

75% positive (660 reviews) — mostly positive
660 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$3.00 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.74)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-50% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience
Game DetailsAcross the ObeliskIndies' Lies
Release Date
August 16, 2022
January 15, 2023
Developers
Dreamsite Games
Fun Square Games
Publishers
Paradox Interactive, Paradox Arc
Erabit
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
148
24

Across the Obelisk

No PC requirements data available

Indies' Lies

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Which is better: Across the Obelisk or Indies' Lies?

Across the Obelisk won the comparison against Indies' Lies 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 Indies' Lies?

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: Aug 9, 2026, 08:17 AM UTC

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