The Forgotten City vs Paradise Killer vs Pathologic vs Return of the Obra Dinn
Side-by-side breakdown of reviews, playtime, current prices, and buy/wait/skip verdicts.
| Compare |  The Forgotten City |  Paradise Killer |  Pathologic |  Return of the Obra Dinn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2021 | 2020 | 2005 | 2018 |
| Genres | Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie | Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure | Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure | Puzzle, Adventure, Indie |
| Platforms | Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5 | Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5 | PC (Microsoft Windows) | PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One |
| Metacritic | 90 | 79 | 60 | 95 |
| User rating | 85% | 83% | 73% | 92% |
| Avg. playtime | — | — | — | — |
| Best price | $2.50$24.99 IndieGala Store | $5.00$19.99 Steam | — | $19.99 Humble Store |
| Discount | -90% | -75% | — | — |
| Lowest tracked | — | $4.99 | $5.60 | $19.99 |
| Developer | Modern Storyteller | Kaizen Game Works | Ice-Pick Lodge | Lucas Pope |
| Publisher | Dear Villagers, Plug In Digital | Fellow Traveller | Meridian4, Buka Entertainment | 3909 |
| Buy / Wait / Skip | BuyGreat reviews + active discount | BuyBig discount on a well-reviewed game | WaitMixed reviews — check gameplay first | BuyStrong reviews |
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