Choose Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection
Choose Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection launched in 2021.
Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection vs Outer Terror
Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection and Outer Terror both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection (2021) is 2 years older than Outer Terror (2023). Outer Terror scores higher on Steam reviews (81.8% positive) than Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection (72.8% 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 Outer Terror
Choose Outer Terror if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Outer Terror launched in 2023.
Both Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection and Outer Terror sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection |  Outer Terror | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.8% positive (530 reviews) | 81.8% positive (33 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. | Salt & Pixel LLC |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection (2021) is 2 years older than Outer Terror (2023).
- Outer Terror scores higher on Steam reviews (81.8% positive) than Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection (72.8% positive).
- Outer Terror is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection (9.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection is Deck Verified, Outer Terror is Deck Playable.
Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection vs Outer Terror — FAQ
- Should I play Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection or Outer Terror first?
- If you want chronology, Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection (2021) came out before Outer Terror (2023). 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 Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection and Outer Terror similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection and Outer Terror have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Outer Terror ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.