Choose Manhunt
Choose Manhunt if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,939 Steam reviews back the pick.
Manhunt vs Outlast
Manhunt and Outlast both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Manhunt (2008) is 5 years older than Outlast (2013). Outlast scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than Manhunt (67.1% 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 Outlast
Choose Outlast if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.1% positive across 28,158 reviews.
Both Manhunt and Outlast sit in Action on Steam, 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
 Manhunt |  Outlast | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 67.1% positive (2,939 reviews) | 96.1% positive (28,158 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rockstar North | Red Barrels |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Manhunt (2008) is 5 years older than Outlast (2013).
- Outlast scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than Manhunt (67.1% positive).
- Manhunt is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Outlast (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Manhunt vs Outlast — FAQ
- Which is better, Manhunt or Outlast?
- On Steam reviews Outlast scores higher (96.1% positive) than Manhunt (67.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Outlast is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Manhunt or Outlast first?
- If you want chronology, Manhunt (2008) came out before Outlast (2013). 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 Manhunt and Outlast similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.