Choose Outlast
Choose Outlast if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 28,158 Steam reviews back the pick.
Outlast vs Sur 2D Horror
Outlast and Sur 2D Horror 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. Outlast (2013) is 8 years older than Sur 2D Horror (2021). Sur 2D Horror is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Outlast (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Sur 2D Horror
Choose Sur 2D Horror if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sur 2D Horror launched in 2021.
Both Outlast and Sur 2D Horror 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
 Outlast |  Sur 2D Horror | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.1% positive (28,158 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Red Barrels | Kaizaki |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Outlast (2013) is 8 years older than Sur 2D Horror (2021).
- Sur 2D Horror is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Outlast (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Outlast is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Sur 2D Horror has no Deck rating yet.
Outlast vs Sur 2D Horror — FAQ
- Should I play Outlast or Sur 2D Horror first?
- If you want chronology, Outlast (2013) came out before Sur 2D Horror (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 Sur 2D Horror 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.
- Does Outlast run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Outlast is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Sur 2D Horror doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.