Choose Outside the Window
Choose Outside the Window if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Outside the Window launched in 2022.
Outside the Window vs VOYAGER
Outside the Window and VOYAGER both land in Indie, Simulation, 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, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Outside the Window (2022) is 1 year older than VOYAGER (2023). VOYAGER scores higher on Steam reviews (93.1% positive) than Outside the Window (73.7% 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 VOYAGER
Choose VOYAGER if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. VOYAGER launched in 2023.
Both Outside the Window and VOYAGER sit in Indie, Simulation, 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 Window |  VOYAGER | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 0.59 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.7% positive (19 reviews) | 93.1% positive (116 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Liujiajun | Planetary Gears, Logical Extremes |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Outside the Window (2022) is 1 year older than VOYAGER (2023).
- VOYAGER scores higher on Steam reviews (93.1% positive) than Outside the Window (73.7% positive).
- VOYAGER is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Outside the Window (0.59 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
- VOYAGER has co-op; Outside the Window does not.
- VOYAGER is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Outside the Window has no Deck rating yet.
Outside the Window vs VOYAGER — FAQ
- Should I play Outside the Window or VOYAGER first?
- If you want chronology, Outside the Window (2022) came out before VOYAGER (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 Outside the Window and VOYAGER similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, 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 Window have multiplayer like VOYAGER?
- No. VOYAGER supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Outside the Window is listed as single-player only.