Return of the Obra Dinn vs Caput Mortum
7/10Match score
Higher community rating
Return of the Obra Dinn
+12
rating points
More player ratings
Return of the Obra Dinn
489 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Same
Genres
Similar
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
First person
Genres
AdventureIndiePuzzle
Themes
FantasyHistoricalMystery
Key Differences
Themes
Return of the Obra Dinn
-Caput Mortum
HorrorStealthSurvival
Features
Return of the Obra Dinn
detective18th centuryditherpunkaquaticnon-linear storytelling
Caput Mortum
combatdungeon crawlerenvironmental puzzles16th centuryhealing
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Return of the Obra Dinn | Caput Mortum |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Oct 18, 2018 | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Rating | 92/100 (489 ratings) | 80/100 (1 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureIndiePuzzle | AdventureIndiePuzzle |
| Themes | FantasyHistoricalMystery | FantasyHistoricalHorrorMysteryStealthSurvival |
| Features | detective18th centuryditherpunkaquaticnon-linear storytellingtime manipulationmurder mysterypax west 2017deliberately retrodeathpolygonal 3d | combatdungeon crawlerenvironmental puzzles16th centuryhealingknowledgenightmareseldritch horrorfranceinteractivelore richroaming encountersundergroundalchemycosmic horror |
| 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 5, Xbox Series X|S |
Comparison Summary
Return of the Obra Dinn and Caput Mortum have a 7/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, First person, Adventure, Indie, Puzzle, Fantasy.
Return of the Obra Dinn stands out for detective, 18th century, ditherpunk, while Caput Mortum stands out for Horror, Stealth, Survival, combat.
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.