Games like OUTBUDDIES DX
If OUTBUDDIES DX is your kind of game, the closest matches are Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, Primal Planet and Abathor — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and contemplative. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →About OUTBUDDIES DX: 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!
Players who liked OUTBUDDIES DX also play
Steam players who put hours into OUTBUDDIES DX also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Top pick for OUTBUDDIES DX fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.
Primal Planet
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Second-strongest match for OUTBUDDIES DX fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Unveil a heartfelt story of family, dinosaurs, and UFOs! Craft, upgrade, and survive in a realm of primeval predators, savage tribes and... ancient aliens. Rise from a humble cave dweller to the planet’s last hope — alone or in local co-op. Welcome to the dinovania!
Abathor
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Third-strongest match for OUTBUDDIES DX fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Abathor is a challenging 2D action platformer for solo play or up to 4 players. Embark on an epic 16-bit quest inspired by Golden Axe, Rastan, and Castlevania IV. Traverse Atlantis, battle demons, and defeat vicious bosses to save your progress! Enjoy an amazing OST from classic-era musicians!
Slime-san: Superslime Edition
WHY THIS
Shares a whimsical mood with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Ranked #4 for OUTBUDDIES DX fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Slime-san was minding his own business when suddenly… A giant worm appeared and gobbled him up! Deep within the worm’s belly, Slime-san has to face a decision: Be digested by the incoming wall of stomach acid... Or jump, slide and slime his way through the worm and back out its mouth!
Aeon Drive
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Ranked #5 for OUTBUDDIES DX fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Rush through the cyberpunk landscapes of Neo Barcelona in Aeon Drive, an action-platformer with a speedrunning twist! Whether solo or in up to 4 player co-op, sprint and dash through many areas of the neon-infused city - and use your time and space-bending abilities to get ahead.
Infernax
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Ranked #6 for OUTBUDDIES DX fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.
Blazing Chrome
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for OUTBUDDIES DX fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with OUTBUDDIES DX.
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Black Future '88
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Ranked #8 for OUTBUDDIES DX fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Black Future ’88 is a Synth-Punk roguelike 2D action Shooter. Vertically climb an always evolving procedural tower to reach the top and kill its insane owner…before your heart explodes. Shoot, slash, dash and upgrade yourself to survive the endless waves of Homicidal AI, Traps & Colossal Wardens.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below OUTBUDDIES DX at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~72% under OUTBUDDIES DX on Steam right now. Shares Indie with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~44% under OUTBUDDIES DX on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with OUTBUDDIES DX.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~44% under OUTBUDDIES DX on Steam right now. Shares Action with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~44% under OUTBUDDIES DX on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
WHY THIS
Priced ~44% under OUTBUDDIES DX on Steam right now. Shares Action with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with OUTBUDDIES DX.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
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Head-to-head comparisons
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.
Primal Planet
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Unveil a heartfelt story of family, dinosaurs, and UFOs! Craft, upgrade, and survive in a realm of primeval predators, savage tribes and... ancient aliens. Rise from a humble cave dweller to the planet’s last hope — alone or in local co-op. Welcome to the dinovania!
Abathor
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Abathor is a challenging 2D action platformer for solo play or up to 4 players. Embark on an epic 16-bit quest inspired by Golden Axe, Rastan, and Castlevania IV. Traverse Atlantis, battle demons, and defeat vicious bosses to save your progress! Enjoy an amazing OST from classic-era musicians!
Infernax
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.
Blazing Chrome
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with OUTBUDDIES DX.
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Black Future '88
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with OUTBUDDIES DX.
Black Future ’88 is a Synth-Punk roguelike 2D action Shooter. Vertically climb an always evolving procedural tower to reach the top and kill its insane owner…before your heart explodes. Shoot, slash, dash and upgrade yourself to survive the endless waves of Homicidal AI, Traps & Colossal Wardens.
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 Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, Primal Planet, Abathor.
- Who developed OUTBUDDIES DX?
- OUTBUDDIES DX was developed by Julian Laufer and published by Headup.
imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on OUTBUDDIES DX.
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