Choose KosmoSquad
Choose KosmoSquad if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. KosmoSquad launched in 2020.
KosmoSquad vs Alien Outpost
KosmoSquad and Alien Outpost 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. KosmoSquad (2020) is 4 years older than Alien Outpost (2024). Alien Outpost is currently ~39% cheaper on Steam than KosmoSquad (2.44 USD vs. 3.99 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 Alien Outpost
Choose Alien Outpost if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 39% cheaper on the Steam Store. Alien Outpost launched in 2024.
Both KosmoSquad and Alien Outpost 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
 KosmoSquad |  Alien Outpost | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 2.44 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | FlatRedBall, LLC, Narfox LLC | RETROPE STUDIOS |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- KosmoSquad (2020) is 4 years older than Alien Outpost (2024).
- Alien Outpost is currently ~39% cheaper on Steam than KosmoSquad (2.44 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- KosmoSquad has co-op; Alien Outpost does not.
KosmoSquad vs Alien Outpost — FAQ
- Should I play KosmoSquad or Alien Outpost first?
- If you want chronology, KosmoSquad (2020) came out before Alien Outpost (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 KosmoSquad and Alien Outpost 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 Alien Outpost have multiplayer like KosmoSquad?
- No. KosmoSquad supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Alien Outpost is listed as single-player only.