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Across the Obelisk
Adventure
Indie
RPG
Strategy
Single-player
Multi-player
Co-op
Online Co-op
Steam Achievements
Steam Cloud
Steam Leaderboards
Family Sharing

Set forth in a co-op roguelite deckbuilder where every choice matters! Craft decks of breathtaking power. Journey alone or with up to three friends. Plot your party’s path to glory and face powerful enemies in deep tactical combat on your quest to save the kingdom of Senenthia in Across the Obelisk!

Developers: Dreamsite Games
Publishers: Paradox Interactive Paradox Arc
Release Date: Aug 16, 2022
Price (USD): $9.99
Current Players: 1.2k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(83%)
deckbuilding RPG
high replayability
multiplayer fun
strategic depth
art style
DLC value
multiplayer experience
expensive DLC
aggressive monetization
balance issues
long game sessions
The general sentiment among players is that Across the Obelisk combines deckbuilding with RPG mechanics effectively, providing an engaging gameplay experience with substantial replayability, especially when played in co-op mode. Despite its strengths, many players express frustration with the game due to its aggressive DLC practices and data privacy concerns connected to Paradox’s involvement. The game’s art style and balance also receive mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the game’s challenge while others feel overwhelmed by its mechanics and monetization strategy.

Positive Points

  • The game combines deckbuilding with RPG elements very well, offering both solo and cooperative multiplayer modes.
  • There is a high level of replayability with different character classes and builds to explore.
  • Core gameplay is engaging with strategic depth, and there's flexibility in how players can design their decks and characters.
  • Multiplayer is praised as a unique and enjoyable feature, allowing for cooperative strategies and teamwork.

    • Negative Points

  • The DLC model is widely criticized for being expansive and expensive, with substantial content locked behind multiple purchases.
  • Paradox's involvement has led to several complaints about aggressive monetization, privacy concerns, and the requirement of a separate launcher.
  • Game balance issues are highlighted, with some players finding the difficulty spikes to be frustrating and encounters taking too long to resolve.

    • Mixed Points

  • The art and UI received mixed reviews, with some finding it charming and others critiquing it as feeling basic or mobile-game-like.
  • The amount of content in each DLC varies, causing differing opinions on their value relative to the base game.

    • Common Themes

  • The concept of a roguelike deckbuilder combined with RPG elements is favored among both solo and group players.
  • Paradox's business practices and the DLC pricing model are major points of contention.
    • Updated 12/3/2025, 12:01:08 AM UTC
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