Choose Out of the ground
Choose Out of the ground if it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. Out of the ground launched in 2022.
Out of the ground vs Jade Guardian
Out of the ground and Jade Guardian 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. Out of the ground (2022) is 2 years older than Jade Guardian (2024). Out of the ground is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Jade Guardian (10.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 Jade Guardian
Choose Jade Guardian if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Jade Guardian launched in 2024.
Both Out of the ground and Jade Guardian 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
 Out of the ground |  Jade Guardian | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 10.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Max Pedro | FadyGames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Out of the ground (2022) is 2 years older than Jade Guardian (2024).
- Out of the ground is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Jade Guardian (10.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
Out of the ground vs Jade Guardian — FAQ
- Should I play Out of the ground or Jade Guardian first?
- If you want chronology, Out of the ground (2022) came out before Jade Guardian (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 Out of the ground and Jade Guardian 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.