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Run, gun and explore an open undercity in this otherworldly non-linear Metroidvania adventure about the Old Gods, strange creatures and the remnants of a lost world!

2019ActionIndieAdventure17.99 USDDeck VerifiedMetacritic 66Windowsby Julian Laufer
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Frequently asked about OUTBUDDIES DX

Is OUTBUDDIES DX verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — OUTBUDDIES DX is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does OUTBUDDIES DX cost?
OUTBUDDIES DX is listed on Steam at 17.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does OUTBUDDIES DX have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — OUTBUDDIES DX supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to OUTBUDDIES DX?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside OUTBUDDIES DX are Slime-san: Superslime Edition, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, Alwa's Awakening.
Who developed OUTBUDDIES DX?
OUTBUDDIES DX was developed by Julian Laufer and published by Headup.

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