Choose Outer Terror
Choose Outer Terror if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Outer Terror launched in 2023.
Outer Terror vs Infernal Elements
Outer Terror and Infernal Elements 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. Outer Terror (2023) is 1 year older than Infernal Elements (2024). Infernal Elements scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Outer Terror (81.8% 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 Infernal Elements
Choose Infernal Elements if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Infernal Elements launched in 2024.
Both Outer Terror and Infernal Elements sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Outer Terror |  Infernal Elements | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.8% positive (33 reviews) | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Salt & Pixel LLC | JustMakeGames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Outer Terror (2023) is 1 year older than Infernal Elements (2024).
- Infernal Elements scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Outer Terror (81.8% positive).
- Infernal Elements is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Outer Terror (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Outer Terror is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Infernal Elements has no Deck rating yet.
Outer Terror vs Infernal Elements — FAQ
- Should I play Outer Terror or Infernal Elements first?
- If you want chronology, Outer Terror (2023) came out before Infernal Elements (2024). 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 Outer Terror and Infernal Elements 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.
- Do both Outer Terror and Infernal Elements have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Outer Terror ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Infernal Elements ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Outer Terror run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Outer Terror is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Infernal Elements doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.