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Outer Terror vs Orpheus' Revenge

Outer Terror and Orpheus' Revenge 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 Orpheus' Revenge (2024). Orpheus' Revenge is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Outer Terror (1.99 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 Outer Terror

Choose Outer Terror if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Outer Terror launched in 2023.

Choose Orpheus' Revenge

Choose Orpheus' Revenge if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Orpheus' Revenge launched in 2024.

Both Outer Terror and Orpheus' Revenge sit in Action and Indie 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 vs Orpheus' Revenge — Steam metadata comparison
Outer Terror — Steam game coverOuter TerrorOrpheus' Revenge — Steam game coverOrpheus' Revenge
Released20232024
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price9.99 USD1.99 USD
Steam reviews81.8% positive (33 reviews)2 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersSalt & Pixel LLClapys games

Side by side

Outer Terror vs Orpheus' Revenge — FAQ

Should I play Outer Terror or Orpheus' Revenge first?
If you want chronology, Outer Terror (2023) came out before Orpheus' Revenge (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 Orpheus' Revenge 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.
Does Orpheus' Revenge have multiplayer like Outer Terror?
No. Outer Terror supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Orpheus' Revenge is listed as single-player only.
Does Outer Terror run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Outer Terror is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Orpheus' Revenge doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Outer Terror vs Orpheus' Revenge — Verdict (2026) · imho.run