Choose Lightout
Choose Lightout if it's currently about 57% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lightout launched in 2021.
Lightout vs Lightout 2
Lightout and Lightout 2 both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Lightout (2021) is 1 year older than Lightout 2 (2022). Lightout is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than Lightout 2 (2.99 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 Lightout 2
Choose Lightout 2 if you want an Action and Adventure experience. Lightout 2 launched in 2022.
Both Lightout and Lightout 2 sit in 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
 Lightout |  Lightout 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 73.9% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | T.H.L Games | T.H.L Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Lightout (2021) is 1 year older than Lightout 2 (2022).
- Lightout is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than Lightout 2 (2.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
Lightout vs Lightout 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Lightout or Lightout 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Lightout (2021) came out before Lightout 2 (2022). 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 Lightout and Lightout 2 similar?
- They overlap on 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.