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Games like Outpost

If Outpost is your kind of game, the closest matches are Mars or Die!, Hive and Crystal Storm — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its chill, contemplative and relaxing. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Outpost: this is a tower defence game,we need upgrade our weapons to fight waves of enemies,robots can mining diamonds,and we need spent those in many aspect,features of this game: 1 return back before dager comes,2tempory upgrade are important but permanent upgrade are better

2023Casual3.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby BananaDogGames
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Addictive simple td roguelite loopCheap price with active updatesDeliberate risk reward mining decisionsChillContemplativeRelaxing

Players who liked Outpost also play

Steam players who put hours into Outpost also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Mars or Die!

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Outpost fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Control two characters simultaneously! Survive, gather, collect upgrades, fight all sizes of one-eyed Martians, build defensible outposts and conquer Mars, in this glorious mix between roguelite and tower defense.

    2018ActionStrategyIndie19.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Hive

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Outpost fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Outpost.

    A tower-defence-like colony sim where you must extract resources from the land and produce fuel to escape the planet. Expand across each map researching various structures, creatively avoiding or engaging with local creatures to take their precious crystals. Research, Build, Expand, Extract!

    2022StrategySimulationCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Crystal Storm

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Outpost fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Defend your castle, mine for minerals, and level up your wizarding powers in this thrilling action-roguelike game. Grab your wand and prepare to fight off magical foes in this epic battle for survival!

    2023Indie2.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Belt Colony

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Outpost fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    The year is 2040. You, an ex-sergeant, have signed a contract with a large mining corporation in the Belt. Mine ore, build out your outpost, travel to nearby asteroids and collaborate with other belters.

    2022StrategyIndieAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Surviving Mars: Pioneer

    WHY THIS

    Shares base building, upgrade system, sci fi and a relaxing mood with Outpost.

    Ranked #5 for Outpost fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Outpost.

    The Red Planet is vast, desolate, and utterly indifferent to your survival. Surviving Mars: Pioneer is the first made-for-VR entry in the Surviving Mars universe, challenging you to carve out an existence in one of the most hostile environments imaginable.

    2025ActionAdventureSimulation24.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Botanical TD

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Outpost fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Outpost.

    Defend against evil snails with a variety of plants in this Tower Defense while YOU have to make constant decisions how your enemies get stronger.

    2022StrategyIndieCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. The Unearthened - Complete Edition

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Outpost fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Build & defend a small remote mining base on Taichin XI from the alien hordes. Deploy defenses, upgrade your turrets and get ready for the nightfall. The Unearthened is a classic Idle Tower Defense game where you build towers and prepare for the invasion.

    2023StrategySimulation7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Toaster Defense

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Outpost fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Outpost.

    Smash and shoot down robots in this challenging fast-paced game that mixes tower defense and shoot 'em up platforming. Build lamps, fans, and meat tenderizers to aid in your defenses and find the deadliest combination. Do you have what it takes to defend the world's cutest toaster?!

    2022ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Outpost at current Steam store prices.

  1. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Outpost on Steam right now.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Outpost on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Outpost.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Outpost on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Outpost.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Outpost on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Outpost.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Outpost on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Outpost.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Outpost on Steam right now.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Insaniquarium Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Outpost on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Outpost.

    The craziest aquarium game ever! Tend to your fish, keep them happy and they'll reward you with coins and jewels. Buy tank upgrades or egg parts which hatch different in-tank pets. These pets can help you feed your fish, collect coins, or even protect against the aliens that will invade your tank.

    2006Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Outpost on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Outpost.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Travellin Cats in Paris

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Outpost.

    Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!

    2023IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. 100 Asian Cats

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    🏮🐈 100 Asian Cats - Join the cutest adventure in the Asia! 😻 🌸 Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of Asian temples 🏯 as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. 🕵️‍♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️‍♂️🐈✅

    2023ActionSportsStrategyFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Outpath: First Journey

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Outpost.

    Outpath: First Journey is a prologue chapter of the main game, Outpath. An experimental clicker base building game. Craft, gather & manage resources, build your base and buy more islands to exploit and expand!

    2022IndieAdventureCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. 100 Capitalist Cats

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    🐱💼 100 Capitalist Cats - Join the cutest adventure in the Wall Street! 😻💰💵 Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of New York, heart of Capitalism, as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. 🕵️‍♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️‍♂️🐈✅

    2024ActionSportsStrategyFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. South Scrimshaw, Part One

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Outpost.

    South Scrimshaw is the story of a newborn whale in a vast alien ocean. It is a richly illustrated experimental visual novel, written in the style of a nature documentary.

    2023IndieCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Riftbreaker: Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    The Riftbreaker: Prologue allows you to experience the events taking place before the story campaign of the main game. Explore an entirely new world. Gather resources. Build up a base. Defend yourself from thousands of alien creatures.

    2020ActionStrategyIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Mizi NO!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Outpost.

    In this free 2D puzzle game, you must reassemble broken objects that your cat has knocked over.

    2024IndieCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. A Park Full of Cats

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Outpost.

    Welcome to 'A Park Full of Cats,' a hidden object game that invites you to revel in the enchanting world of amusement parks! Experience the thrill and excitement of the rides and give those cats the fun they truly deserve!

    2024IndieCasualFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

More from BananaDogGames

Other recommendable Steam games by BananaDogGames, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. BattlefieldPriest

    WHY THIS

    Another title from BananaDogGames, the studio behind Outpost.

    this is a RTS strategy game,if you like Warcraft or Command & Conquer you maybe like this game players controller a priest to healing soldiers and choose which kind of soldiers the kingdom need , killing monters and murch for their nests

    2022Strategy4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Outpost 3

    WHY THIS

    Another title from BananaDogGames, the studio behind Outpost. Shares Casual with Outpost.

    this is a mining , got resources to upgrade device and weapons game,monsters will appear and defence your mecha . player landed on different planets,them can collect diffient ore and upgrade weapons,find mining device and relics to make every round special . move character and mining ore

    2024Casual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Occupy

    WHY THIS

    Another title from BananaDogGames, the studio behind Outpost.

    Accumulate soldiers and capture cities. Choose the optimal attack routes and timing. Formulate strategies to adapt to the ever-changing battlefield and assemble your forces wisely. Defeat enemies, upgrade your troops, and take on even greater challenges.

    2025Strategy3.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Outpost

Does Outpost run on Steam Deck?
Outpost is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Outpost cost?
Outpost is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Outpost?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Outpost are Mars or Die!, Hive, Crystal Storm.
Who developed Outpost?
Outpost was developed by BananaDogGames.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Outpost.

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