Choose Outer Terror
Choose Outer Terror if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Outer Terror launched in 2023.
Outer Terror vs Midnight Fury
Outer Terror and Midnight Fury 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 Midnight Fury (2024). Midnight Fury 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 Midnight Fury
Choose Midnight Fury if you want a Casual and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Midnight Fury launched in 2024.
Both Outer Terror and Midnight Fury 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
 Outer Terror |  Midnight Fury | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.8% positive (33 reviews) | 100% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Salt & Pixel LLC | LizardWish |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Outer Terror (2023) is 1 year older than Midnight Fury (2024).
- Midnight Fury scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Outer Terror (81.8% positive).
- Midnight Fury is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Outer Terror (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Outer Terror has co-op; Midnight Fury does not.
- Outer Terror is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Midnight Fury has no Deck rating yet.
Outer Terror vs Midnight Fury — FAQ
- Should I play Outer Terror or Midnight Fury first?
- If you want chronology, Outer Terror (2023) came out before Midnight Fury (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 Midnight Fury 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.
- Does Midnight Fury have multiplayer like Outer Terror?
- No. Outer Terror supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Midnight Fury is listed as single-player only.
- Does Outer Terror run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Outer Terror is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Midnight Fury doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.