Return of the Obra Dinn vs Call of the Sea
6/10Match score
Higher community rating
Return of the Obra Dinn
+20
rating points
More player ratings
Return of the Obra Dinn
489 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Similar
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
First person
Genres
AdventureIndiePuzzle
Themes
HistoricalMystery
Key Differences
Genres
Return of the Obra Dinn
-Call of the Sea
Platform
Themes
Return of the Obra Dinn
Fantasy
Call of the Sea
-Features
Return of the Obra Dinn
detective18th centuryditherpunkaquaticnon-linear storytelling
Call of the Sea
bafta games awardcloud savesnarrationemotionalinvestigation
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Return of the Obra Dinn | Call of the Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Oct 18, 2018 | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Rating | 92/100 (489 ratings) | 72/100 (130 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureIndiePuzzle | AdventureIndiePlatformPuzzle |
| Themes | FantasyHistoricalMystery | HistoricalMystery |
| Features | detective18th centuryditherpunkaquaticnon-linear storytellingtime manipulationmurder mysterypax west 2017deliberately retrodeathpolygonal 3d | bafta games awardcloud savesnarrationemotionalinvestigationlovecraftiansurrealwalking simulatorcolorful3datmosphericexplorationstory richcasualfemale protagonist |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | First person | First person |
| Platforms | Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One | Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S |
Comparison Summary
Return of the Obra Dinn and Call of the Sea have a 6/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, First person, Adventure, Indie, Puzzle, Historical.
Return of the Obra Dinn stands out for Fantasy, detective, 18th century, ditherpunk, while Call of the Sea stands out for Platform, bafta games award, cloud saves, narration.
Return of the Obra Dinn has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, First person, Adventure are the most likely to find value in both.