Choose OUTBUDDIES DX
Choose OUTBUDDIES DX if it matches what drew you to this matchup. OUTBUDDIES DX launched in 2019.
OUTBUDDIES DX vs Abathor
OUTBUDDIES DX and Abathor 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. OUTBUDDIES DX (2019) is 5 years older than Abathor (2024). Abathor scores higher on Steam reviews (89.5% positive) than OUTBUDDIES DX (66.1% 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 Abathor
Choose Abathor if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 89.5% positive across 171 reviews.
Both OUTBUDDIES DX and Abathor sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 OUTBUDDIES DX |  Abathor | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.1% positive (112 reviews) | 89.5% positive (171 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Julian Laufer | Pow Pixel Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- OUTBUDDIES DX (2019) is 5 years older than Abathor (2024).
- Abathor scores higher on Steam reviews (89.5% positive) than OUTBUDDIES DX (66.1% positive).
- Abathor is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than OUTBUDDIES DX (14.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
OUTBUDDIES DX vs Abathor — FAQ
- Which is better, OUTBUDDIES DX or Abathor?
- On Steam reviews Abathor scores higher (89.5% positive) than OUTBUDDIES DX (66.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Abathor is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play OUTBUDDIES DX or Abathor first?
- If you want chronology, OUTBUDDIES DX (2019) came out before Abathor (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 OUTBUDDIES DX and Abathor 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.
- Do both OUTBUDDIES DX and Abathor have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: OUTBUDDIES DX ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Abathor ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Do OUTBUDDIES DX and Abathor both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.