Dicey Dungeons vs Backpack Hero vs Slay the Spire vs Across the Obelisk
Side-by-side breakdown of reviews, playtime, current prices, and buy/wait/skip verdicts.
| Compare |  Dicey Dungeons |  Backpack Hero |  Slay the Spire |  Across the Obelisk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2019 | 2023 | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Adventure | Fighting, Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG) | Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS) | Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS) |
| Platforms | Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, Android | Xbox Series X|S, Web browser, PlayStation 4, Linux | PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows) | Xbox Series X|S, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5 |
| Metacritic | 90 | 85 | 93 | — |
| User rating | 82% | 78% | 88% | 71% |
| Avg. playtime | — | — | — | — |
| Best price | $7.50$14.99 GOG | $8.00$19.99 IndieGala Store | $24.99 GOG | $9.99$19.99 GamersGate |
| Discount | -50% | -60% | — | -50% |
| Lowest tracked | — | — | $6.24 | $16.59 |
| Developer | Terry Cavanagh | TheJaspel | Mega Crit Games | Dreamsite Games |
| Publisher | Distractionware, Terry Cavanagh | TheJaspel, Different Tales | Humble Games | Paradox Arc, Dreamsite Games |
| Buy / Wait / Skip | BuyGreat reviews + active discount | BuyGreat reviews + active discount | BuyStrong reviews | BuyBig discount on a well-reviewed game |
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