Choose Outlast
Choose Outlast if you want an Adventure experience. 28,158 Steam reviews back the pick.
Outlast vs C.H.A.S.E.D.
Outlast and C.H.A.S.E.D. 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. Outlast (2013) is 7 years older than C.H.A.S.E.D. (2020). Outlast scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than C.H.A.S.E.D. (76.9% 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 C.H.A.S.E.D.
Choose C.H.A.S.E.D. if it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. C.H.A.S.E.D. launched in 2020.
Both Outlast and C.H.A.S.E.D. 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
 Outlast |  C.H.A.S.E.D. | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.1% positive (28,158 reviews) | 76.9% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Red Barrels | RoseHoodGames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Outlast (2013) is 7 years older than C.H.A.S.E.D. (2020).
- Outlast scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than C.H.A.S.E.D. (76.9% positive).
- C.H.A.S.E.D. is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Outlast (0.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Outlast is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; C.H.A.S.E.D. has no Deck rating yet.
Outlast vs C.H.A.S.E.D. — FAQ
- Should I play Outlast or C.H.A.S.E.D. first?
- If you want chronology, Outlast (2013) came out before C.H.A.S.E.D. (2020). 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 Outlast and C.H.A.S.E.D. 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 Outlast run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Outlast is rated Deck Playable by Valve. C.H.A.S.E.D. doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.