Choose Outer Terror
Choose Outer Terror if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. Outer Terror launched in 2023.
Outer Terror vs Teatime Samurai
Outer Terror and Teatime Samurai both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Outer Terror (2023) is 1 year older than Teatime Samurai (2024). Teatime Samurai scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% 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 Teatime Samurai
Choose Teatime Samurai if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Teatime Samurai launched in 2024.
Both Outer Terror and Teatime Samurai sit in Action 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 |  Teatime Samurai | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 81.8% positive (33 reviews) | 92.3% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Salt & Pixel LLC | Benergize |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Outer Terror (2023) is 1 year older than Teatime Samurai (2024).
- Teatime Samurai scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Outer Terror (81.8% positive).
- Teatime Samurai is free; Outer Terror is paid (9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Outer Terror is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Teatime Samurai has no Deck rating yet.
Outer Terror vs Teatime Samurai — FAQ
- Should I play Outer Terror or Teatime Samurai first?
- If you want chronology, Outer Terror (2023) came out before Teatime Samurai (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 Teatime Samurai similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Teatime Samurai have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Outer Terror ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Teatime Samurai ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Teatime Samurai free?
- Yes — Teatime Samurai is a free-to-play Steam title. Outer Terror is paid (9.99 USD).
- Does Outer Terror run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Outer Terror is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Teatime Samurai doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.