Choose Trover Saves the Universe
Choose Trover Saves the Universe if you want the VR Supported side of the pairing. 2,326 Steam reviews back the pick.
Trover Saves the Universe vs Outta Hand
Trover Saves the Universe and Outta Hand both land in Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Trover Saves the Universe (2019) is 5 years older than Outta Hand (2024). Outta Hand scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Trover Saves the Universe (90.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Outta Hand
Choose Outta Hand if you want the Steam Leaderboards and VR Only side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Outta Hand launched in 2024.
Both Trover Saves the Universe and Outta Hand sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Trover Saves the Universe |  Outta Hand | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.6% positive (2,326 reviews) | 95% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Squanch Games, Inc. | Capricia Productions |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Trover Saves the Universe (2019) is 5 years older than Outta Hand (2024).
- Outta Hand scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Trover Saves the Universe (90.6% positive).
- Outta Hand is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Trover Saves the Universe (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Trover Saves the Universe is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Outta Hand has no Deck rating yet.
Trover Saves the Universe vs Outta Hand — FAQ
- Should I play Trover Saves the Universe or Outta Hand first?
- If you want chronology, Trover Saves the Universe (2019) came out before Outta Hand (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Trover Saves the Universe and Outta Hand similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.