Choose Outlast
Choose Outlast if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 28,158 Steam reviews back the pick.
Outlast vs Run Away
Outlast and Run Away 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 14 years older than Run Away (2027). Outlast is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Run Away has no Deck rating yet. 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 Run Away
Choose Run Away if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Run Away launched in 2027.
Both Outlast and Run Away 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 |  Run Away | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 96.1% positive (28,158 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Red Barrels | Worlds In Portal |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Outlast (2013) is 14 years older than Run Away (2027).
- Outlast is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Run Away has no Deck rating yet.
Outlast vs Run Away — FAQ
- Should I play Outlast or Run Away first?
- If you want chronology, Outlast (2013) came out before Run Away (2027). 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 Run Away 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. Run Away doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.