Across the Obelisk
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About Across the Obelisk
Dreamsite Games released Across the Obelisk in April 2021 through publisher Paradox Arc. This title sits at the intersection of role-playing and turn-based strategy while borrowing heavy mechanics from card and board games. You can play on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Linux, or Mac. The premise involves leading a team of heroes across a dangerous realm filled with powerful enemies. You build your own deck before each run and face down challenges in either single-player campaigns or co-operative multiplayer sessions. The game strips away modern action combat in favor of deliberate tactical choices where card combinations determine victory or defeat.
Gameplay
Sessions consist of exploring nodes on a map that lead to battles, shops, or rest points. You control a party of heroes by selecting cards from your hand to attack, defend, or activate special abilities. Every enemy turn plays out based on their own pattern of card draws. Deck building happens between encounters where you add new cards and remove weak ones. The roguelite loop resets your progress upon death, forcing you to start over with a fresh deck but keeping certain permanent upgrades. Controls remain simple enough for anyone to pick up, yet the depth comes from managing mana costs and synergizing card effects. Battles feel tense because one bad draw can end a run instantly.
What Players Think
The PlayPile data shows an IGDB score of 72.6 out of 100 based on ten ratings. Players spend an average playtime that varies wildly depending on completion goals, with only 34.8% of the 148 achievements unlocked on average. The community mood leans heavily toward strategic engagement rather than casual fun. The rarest achievement is Cursed Ring at a mere 0.20% unlock rate, suggesting a specific challenge many find too difficult. Review snippets often mention the steep learning curve and the frustration of losing progress after hours of work. Despite this, the co-op mode keeps groups coming back for more runs together.
PlayPile's Take
Across the Obelisk is worth buying if you enjoy grinding through tough tactical battles and don't mind restarting often. The cheapest price sits at $9.64 on Gamesplanet during its historical low. The achievement system offers a solid challenge for completionists, though most players will never see the rarest content. This isn't a game for those who want quick wins or simple mechanics. It demands attention to deck construction and enemy patterns every single turn. You will spend hours mastering the systems before you feel truly comfortable with the difficulty spikes.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB Rating
72.6
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