The Witness vs Obduction
The Witness and Obduction overlap on Nonlinear, overlay and Surreal, which is why players keep weighing one against the other. The Witness wins 4 of our metrics to 0.
The Witness
Obduction| Metric | The Witness | Obduction | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 4.01 | ★ 3.18 | The Witness by 0.83 (21%) |
| Metacritic | 87 | 76 | The Witness by 11 (13%) |
| Catalog popularity | 6,411 adds | 1,859 adds | The Witness by 4552 (71%) |
| Avg. playtime | 4h | 2h | The Witness is longer |
| Platform families | 4 | 3 | The Witness |
| Release year | 2016 | 2016 | Same year |
Platform exclusives
- The Witness only: Mobile
Verdict
The Witness takes 4 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Nonlinear, overlay, Surreal and Walking Simulator, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.