Games like Outerstellar
Below are 11 hand-picked alternatives to Outerstellar for fans of action, indie, massively multiplayer, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Outerstellar also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
About Outerstellar: Stranded on a hostile and deadly planet, you must gather resources, build shelter, and fight to survive each night. But the secrets of this world await in a gripping sci-fi survival PvP game.
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Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.
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DUCKSIDE
Top pick for Outerstellar fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Outerstellar.
Imagine DayZ or Rust but you're a duck. A persistent world survival game with PVP, PVE, crafting, base building and hat wearing ducks, wielding weapons.
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Shattered: Wasteland Dominion
Second-strongest match for Outerstellar fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Outerstellar.
In the year 2079, the United States crumbled under the weight of climate catastrophe, resource wars, and political collapse. Once a beacon of prosperity, it has now become a desolate wasteland where survival is the only law.
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Deadside
Third-strongest match for Outerstellar fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Outerstellar.
An Open World Survival Shooter blending hardcore PVP and PVE action. Secure precious loot in safe zones or build your own fortress in the wild. With intense gunfights, stunning visuals, and performance smooth enough for any system, the challenge awaits!
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DeadPoly
Ranked #4 for Outerstellar fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Outerstellar.
DeadPoly is a polygon arcade zombie survival looter shooter with base building, crafting, scavenging, leveling, questing, and more, but your only goal is survival, everything else is optional.
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SUPER PEOPLE
Ranked #5 for Outerstellar fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Massively Multiplayer with Outerstellar.
SUPER PEOPLE is a skill-driven battle royale from WONDER PEOPLE. With 15 super soldiers, each with unique abilities, you shape the pace of engagements, your tactics, and the finish—turning a familiar battle royale into a completely different kind of fun.
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DUBIUM
Ranked #6 for Outerstellar fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Outerstellar.
DUBIUM is a survival deception game set in a near future sci-fi environment. Five Frontiers must work together to complete different missions to escape before it’s too late. But beware, one of the Frontiers is a Traitor whose goal is to escape and leave the others to fall into the abyss.
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Predecessor
Ranked #7 for Outerstellar fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Outerstellar.
Inspired by the legacy of Paragon, built with love by the community, and powered by Unreal Engine 5, Predecessor is the ultimate fusion of shooter action and MOBA strategy. Join more than 2,000,000 players and play for FREE now!
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Life is Feudal: MMO
Ranked #8 for Outerstellar fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Massively Multiplayer with Outerstellar.
Experience the hardcore reality of the Middle Ages. Master survival, engage in deep-rooted RPG elements, navigate a bustling economy, build communities, and employ diplomatic strategy to thrive in Abella's vast expanse.
Reviewers mention these as similar to Outerstellar
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Rust
Reviewers of Outerstellar cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Outerstellar.
The only aim in Rust is to survive. Everything wants you to die - the island’s wildlife, other inhabitants, the environment, and other survivors. Do whatever it takes to last another night.
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GRAV
Reviewers of Outerstellar cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Outerstellar.
GRAV is a sand box experience where you explore a multitude of planets, hunt strange alien creatures, build and defend outposts, craft weapons and armor, and attempt to survive against other players in a hostile environment.
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ICARUS
Reviewers of Outerstellar cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Outerstellar.
ICARUS is a solo or multiplayer PvE survival game. Explore a savage wilderness in the aftermath of terraforming gone wrong. Complete narrative quests as either Open World operations or Individual Missions. Explore, build, craft and hunt while seeking your fortune and prospecting for exotic matter.
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Frequently asked about Outerstellar
- Does Outerstellar work on Steam Deck?
- Outerstellar is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
- Is Outerstellar free to play?
- Yes — Outerstellar is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
- Does Outerstellar have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Outerstellar supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, PvP).
- What games are most similar to Outerstellar?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Outerstellar are DUCKSIDE, Shattered: Wasteland Dominion, Deadside.
- Who developed Outerstellar?
- Outerstellar was developed by Strange Horizons Ltd.
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 Outerstellar.
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