Choose The Outlast Trials
Choose The Outlast Trials if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 38,564 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Outlast Trials vs MOTTAINAI GHOST
The Outlast Trials and MOTTAINAI GHOST 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. The Outlast Trials (2024) is 1 year older than MOTTAINAI GHOST (2025). MOTTAINAI GHOST is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than The Outlast Trials (8.15 USD vs. 39.99 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 MOTTAINAI GHOST
Choose MOTTAINAI GHOST if you want the Camera Comfort, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. MOTTAINAI GHOST launched in 2025.
Both The Outlast Trials and MOTTAINAI GHOST sit in Action and Indie 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 Outlast Trials |  MOTTAINAI GHOST | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 8.15 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.4% positive (38,564 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Red Barrels | woof Inc., sewohayami |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- The Outlast Trials (2024) is 1 year older than MOTTAINAI GHOST (2025).
- MOTTAINAI GHOST is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than The Outlast Trials (8.15 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- The Outlast Trials has co-op; MOTTAINAI GHOST does not.
- The Outlast Trials is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; MOTTAINAI GHOST has no Deck rating yet.
The Outlast Trials vs MOTTAINAI GHOST — FAQ
- Should I play The Outlast Trials or MOTTAINAI GHOST first?
- If you want chronology, The Outlast Trials (2024) came out before MOTTAINAI GHOST (2025). 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 Outlast Trials and MOTTAINAI GHOST 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.
- Does MOTTAINAI GHOST have multiplayer like The Outlast Trials?
- No. The Outlast Trials supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while MOTTAINAI GHOST is listed as single-player only.
- Does The Outlast Trials run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Outlast Trials is rated Deck Verified by Valve. MOTTAINAI GHOST doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.