Choose Under Lock
Choose Under Lock if you want an Early Access game with Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, and Tracked Controller Support. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Under Lock launched in 2021.
Under Lock vs Haunt Out
Under Lock and Haunt Out both land in Action, Indie 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 Action, Indie on Steam. Haunt Out is free; Under Lock is paid (9.99 USD). Under Lock has co-op; Haunt Out does not. 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 Haunt Out
Choose Haunt Out if you want a Free To Play and Casual game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero.
Both Under Lock and Haunt Out sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and LAN PvP, 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
 Under Lock |  Haunt Out | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 71.4% positive (35 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | NioTum | ISART DIGITAL |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Haunt Out is free; Under Lock is paid (9.99 USD).
- Under Lock has co-op; Haunt Out does not.
Under Lock vs Haunt Out — FAQ
- Are Under Lock and Haunt Out similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
- Is Haunt Out free?
- Yes — Haunt Out is a free-to-play Steam title. Under Lock is paid (9.99 USD).