Choose Outlast
Choose Outlast if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 28,158 Steam reviews back the pick.
Outlast vs Don't Fret
Outlast and Don't Fret 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 13 years older than Don't Fret (2026). Outlast is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Don't Fret 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 Don't Fret
Choose Don't Fret if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Don't Fret launched in 2026.
Both Outlast and Don't Fret 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 |  Don't Fret | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| 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 | Scary Kid Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Outlast (2013) is 13 years older than Don't Fret (2026).
- Outlast is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Don't Fret has no Deck rating yet.
Outlast vs Don't Fret — FAQ
- Should I play Outlast or Don't Fret first?
- If you want chronology, Outlast (2013) came out before Don't Fret (2026). 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 Don't Fret 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. Don't Fret doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.