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Outlast vs LIMINALPHOBIA

Outlast and LIMINALPHOBIA 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 8 years older than LIMINALPHOBIA (2021). Outlast scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than LIMINALPHOBIA (53.8% 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 Outlast

Choose Outlast if you want an Adventure experience. 28,158 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose LIMINALPHOBIA

Choose LIMINALPHOBIA if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. LIMINALPHOBIA launched in 2021.

Both Outlast and LIMINALPHOBIA 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 vs LIMINALPHOBIA — Steam metadata comparison
Outlast — Steam game coverOutlastLIMINALPHOBIA — Steam game coverLIMINALPHOBIA
Released20132021
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price14.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews96.1% positive (28,158 reviews)53.8% positive (13 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersRed BarrelsZeta bit

Side by side

Outlast vs LIMINALPHOBIA — FAQ

Should I play Outlast or LIMINALPHOBIA first?
If you want chronology, Outlast (2013) came out before LIMINALPHOBIA (2021). 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 LIMINALPHOBIA 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. LIMINALPHOBIA doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Outlast vs LIMINALPHOBIA — Verdict (2026) · imho.run