Choose Outcast on Mars
Choose Outcast on Mars if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Outcast on Mars launched in 2021.
Outcast on Mars vs Captain Meow
Outcast on Mars and Captain Meow both land in Action, Strategy, Adventure 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, Strategy, Adventure on Steam. Outcast on Mars (2021) is 2 years older than Captain Meow (2023). Captain Meow is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than Outcast on Mars (0.99 USD vs. 6.99 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 Captain Meow
Choose Captain Meow if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 86% cheaper on the Steam Store. Captain Meow launched in 2023.
Both Outcast on Mars and Captain Meow sit in Action, Strategy, and Adventure 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
 Outcast on Mars |  Captain Meow | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Adventure, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ani4Bio Animated, Isiflix Prod. | Christopher V. Costello |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Adventure on Steam.
- Outcast on Mars (2021) is 2 years older than Captain Meow (2023).
- Captain Meow is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than Outcast on Mars (0.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
Outcast on Mars vs Captain Meow — FAQ
- Should I play Outcast on Mars or Captain Meow first?
- If you want chronology, Outcast on Mars (2021) came out before Captain Meow (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 Outcast on Mars and Captain Meow similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, Adventure 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.