Across the Obelisk (v1.7.6.2 & ALL DLC)

A four-hero party, a shifting fantasy map, and a mountain of cards make every expedition a tense tactical puzzle. Across the Obelisk blends the route-planning uncertainty of a roguelite with the carefully built decks of games such as Slay the Spire, but its biggest strength is that it supports full four-player cooperation. The tone is colorful and adventurous rather than grim, even when a bad decision sends the group toward a brutal elite encounter or a boss capable of dismantling an unprepared team. Story events, quests, and branching paths give each run a sense of consequence beyond simply chasing stronger loot.

Combat revolves around turn-based card play, with every hero drawing from an individual deck while sharing the same battle plan. Positioning matters: sturdy warriors and healers can protect fragile casters, while ranged attackers, status effects, shields, curses, and elemental synergies create room for clever combinations. Between fights, players choose routes across procedurally assembled regions, handle narrative encounters, visit merchants, improve cards, craft gear, and decide which risks are worth taking before the next checkpoint. Runs steadily unlock new heroes, perks, cards, and equipment, while difficulty modifiers and different party compositions keep the challenge relevant after the first successful climb.

What separates it from most deckbuilders is the cooperative design: friends can discuss card timing, coordinate character roles, and either rescue a struggling run or accidentally sabotage one another’s plans. Sixteen playable characters offer distinct archetypes, from direct damage and tanking to poison, healing, fire, frost, and intricate support builds, so party construction has real depth. Its art is approachable and readable, but the systems reward serious optimization, especially on higher difficulty settings where resource management and route choices become unforgiving. Fans of Monster Train, Slay the Spire, or tabletop-style party RPGs should find plenty to enjoy, while newcomers can learn the basics in solo mode before tackling its more demanding cooperative expeditions.