Choose The Outbound Ghost
Choose The Outbound Ghost if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Outbound Ghost launched in 2022.
The Outbound Ghost vs Sunburn
The Outbound Ghost and Sunburn 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 Outbound Ghost (2022) is 4 years older than Sunburn (2026). Sunburn is currently ~36% cheaper on Steam than The Outbound Ghost (12.89 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 Sunburn
Choose Sunburn if you want the Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 36% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sunburn launched in 2026.
Both The Outbound Ghost and Sunburn sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG 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
 The Outbound Ghost |  Sunburn | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 12.89 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.7% positive (213 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Conradical Games, Radhood | Mistake |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- The Outbound Ghost (2022) is 4 years older than Sunburn (2026).
- Sunburn is currently ~36% cheaper on Steam than The Outbound Ghost (12.89 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- The Outbound Ghost is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Sunburn has no Deck rating yet.
The Outbound Ghost vs Sunburn — FAQ
- Should I play The Outbound Ghost or Sunburn first?
- If you want chronology, The Outbound Ghost (2022) came out before Sunburn (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 The Outbound Ghost and Sunburn 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.
- Does The Outbound Ghost run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Outbound Ghost is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Sunburn doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.