Choose Lightout 2
Choose Lightout 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Lightout 2 launched in 2022.
Lightout 2 vs Don't Look Back
Lightout 2 and Don't Look Back both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Lightout 2 (2022) is 3 years older than Don't Look Back (2025). Don't Look Back is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than Lightout 2 (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 Don't Look Back
Choose Don't Look Back if it's currently about 86% cheaper on the Steam Store. Don't Look Back launched in 2025.
Both Lightout 2 and Don't Look Back sit in Action, Indie, 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
 Lightout 2 |  Don't Look Back | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.9% positive (23 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | T.H.L Games | Damage Control |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Lightout 2 (2022) is 3 years older than Don't Look Back (2025).
- Don't Look Back is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than Lightout 2 (0.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
Lightout 2 vs Don't Look Back — FAQ
- Should I play Lightout 2 or Don't Look Back first?
- If you want chronology, Lightout 2 (2022) came out before Don't Look Back (2025). 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 2 and Don't Look Back similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.