The Test vs An Outcry
The Test and An Outcry both land in Indie, Adventure, RPG 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 Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam. The Test (2020) is 2 years older than An Outcry (2022). The Test scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than An Outcry (92.9% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Test |  An Outcry | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.9% positive (18,549 reviews) | 92.9% positive (84 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Randumb Studios | Quinn K. |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- The Test (2020) is 2 years older than An Outcry (2022).
- The Test scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than An Outcry (92.9% positive).
- The Test is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than An Outcry (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: The Test is Deck Verified, An Outcry is Deck Playable.
The Test vs An Outcry — FAQ
- Should I play The Test or An Outcry first?
- If you want chronology, The Test (2020) came out before An Outcry (2022). 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 The Test and An Outcry similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, RPG 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.