Choose Outside The Grid
Choose Outside The Grid if you want an Action and Indie game with Online PvP, LAN PvP, and PvP. Outside The Grid launched in 2020.
Outside The Grid vs oxytopia_server
Outside The Grid and oxytopia_server both land in Simulation 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 Simulation games on Steam. Outside The Grid (2020) is 6 years older than oxytopia_server (2026). Both support cooperative play. 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 oxytopia_server
Choose oxytopia_server if you want the Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. oxytopia_server launched in 2026.
Both Outside The Grid and oxytopia_server sit in Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN 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
 Outside The Grid |  oxytopia_server | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 80.2% positive (91 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | GidAzGames | iida-lab |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Outside The Grid (2020) is 6 years older than oxytopia_server (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
Outside The Grid vs oxytopia_server — FAQ
- Should I play Outside The Grid or oxytopia_server first?
- If you want chronology, Outside The Grid (2020) came out before oxytopia_server (2026). 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 Outside The Grid and oxytopia_server similar?
- They overlap on Simulation 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 Outside The Grid and oxytopia_server have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Outside The Grid ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; oxytopia_server ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.