Choose Outside The Box
Choose Outside The Box if you want an Adventure experience. Outside The Box launched in 2022.
Outside The Box vs Data Runner
Outside The Box and Data Runner both land in Indie, Casual 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Outside The Box (2022) is 4 years older than Data Runner (2026). Outside The Box is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Data Runner has no Deck rating yet. 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 Data Runner
Choose Data Runner if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Data Runner launched in 2026.
Both Outside The Box and Data Runner sit in Indie and Casual 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
 Outside The Box |  Data Runner | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 50.5% positive (103 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | The Poundry | Hentai Academy |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Outside The Box (2022) is 4 years older than Data Runner (2026).
- Outside The Box is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Data Runner has no Deck rating yet.
Outside The Box vs Data Runner — FAQ
- Should I play Outside The Box or Data Runner first?
- If you want chronology, Outside The Box (2022) came out before Data Runner (2026). 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 Outside The Box and Data Runner similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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 Outside The Box run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Outside The Box is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Data Runner doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.