Choose OUTSTAND
Choose OUTSTAND if you want a Simulation experience. OUTSTAND launched in 2023.
OUTSTAND vs Veins of DARKNESS
OUTSTAND and Veins of DARKNESS 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. OUTSTAND (2023) is 2 years older than Veins of DARKNESS (2025). Veins of DARKNESS is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than OUTSTAND (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Veins of DARKNESS
Choose Veins of DARKNESS if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Veins of DARKNESS launched in 2025.
Both OUTSTAND and Veins of DARKNESS 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
 OUTSTAND |  Veins of DARKNESS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 100% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Eskrima Games | Langonier |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- OUTSTAND (2023) is 2 years older than Veins of DARKNESS (2025).
- Veins of DARKNESS is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than OUTSTAND (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
OUTSTAND vs Veins of DARKNESS — FAQ
- Should I play OUTSTAND or Veins of DARKNESS first?
- If you want chronology, OUTSTAND (2023) came out before Veins of DARKNESS (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 OUTSTAND and Veins of DARKNESS 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.