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Against the Storm vs Outland Kingdoms

Against the Storm and Outland Kingdoms both land in Strategy, 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 share Strategy, Simulation on Steam. Against the Storm (2023) is 1 year older than Outland Kingdoms (2024). Against the Storm scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Outland Kingdoms (84.6% positive). 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 Against the Storm

Choose Against the Storm if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 18,297 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Outland Kingdoms

Choose Outland Kingdoms if you want a RPG and Early Access experience. Outland Kingdoms launched in 2024.

Both Against the Storm and Outland Kingdoms sit in Strategy and Simulation 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

Against the Storm vs Outland Kingdoms — Steam metadata comparison
Against the Storm — Steam game coverAgainst the StormOutland Kingdoms — Steam game coverOutland Kingdoms
Released20232024
GenresStrategy, SimulationStrategy, Simulation, RPG, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price29.99 USD24.99 USD
Steam reviews95.2% positive (18,297 reviews)84.6% positive (52 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersEremite GamesGBL

Side by side

Against the Storm vs Outland Kingdoms — FAQ

Should I play Against the Storm or Outland Kingdoms first?
If you want chronology, Against the Storm (2023) came out before Outland Kingdoms (2024). 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 Against the Storm and Outland Kingdoms similar?
They overlap on Strategy, 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.
Does Against the Storm run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Against the Storm is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Outland Kingdoms doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Against the Storm vs Outland Kingdoms — Verdict (2026) · imho.run