Choose Outbreak 2030
Choose Outbreak 2030 if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Outbreak 2030 launched in 2023.
Outbreak 2030 vs Cat Apocalypse
Outbreak 2030 and Cat Apocalypse both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. Outbreak 2030 (2023) is 1 year older than Cat Apocalypse (2024). Cat Apocalypse scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Outbreak 2030 (58.3% 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 Cat Apocalypse
Choose Cat Apocalypse if you want an Early Access experience. Cat Apocalypse launched in 2024.
Both Outbreak 2030 and Cat Apocalypse sit in Action 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
 Outbreak 2030 |  Cat Apocalypse | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 58.3% positive (12 reviews) | 92.3% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Breakdown Studio | Rocket Regios studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Outbreak 2030 (2023) is 1 year older than Cat Apocalypse (2024).
- Cat Apocalypse scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Outbreak 2030 (58.3% positive).
- Outbreak 2030 is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Cat Apocalypse (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Outbreak 2030 vs Cat Apocalypse — FAQ
- Should I play Outbreak 2030 or Cat Apocalypse first?
- If you want chronology, Outbreak 2030 (2023) came out before Cat Apocalypse (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 Outbreak 2030 and Cat Apocalypse similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.