Choose Outer Terror
Choose Outer Terror if you want an Adventure experience. Outer Terror launched in 2023.
Outer Terror vs Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors
Outer Terror and Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Outer Terror (2023) is 1 year older than Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors (2024). Outer Terror scores higher on Steam reviews (81.8% positive) than Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors (59.4% 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 Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors
Choose Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors if you want a RPG and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors launched in 2024.
Both Outer Terror and Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors sit in Action and Indie 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 |  Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.8% positive (33 reviews) | 59.4% positive (404 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Salt & Pixel LLC | BKOM Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Outer Terror (2023) is 1 year older than Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors (2024).
- Outer Terror scores higher on Steam reviews (81.8% positive) than Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors (59.4% positive).
- Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Outer Terror (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Outer Terror is Deck Playable, Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors is Deck Verified.
Outer Terror vs Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors — FAQ
- Should I play Outer Terror or Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors first?
- If you want chronology, Outer Terror (2023) came out before Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors (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 Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Outer Terror and Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Outer Terror ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.