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Outlast vs MUZY

Outlast and MUZY 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 11 years older than MUZY (2024). Outlast scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than MUZY (69.5% 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 it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.1% positive across 28,158 reviews.

Choose MUZY

Choose MUZY if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. MUZY launched in 2024.

Both Outlast and MUZY 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 vs MUZY — Steam metadata comparison
Outlast — Steam game coverOutlastMUZY — Steam game coverMUZY
Released20132024
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie, Adventure, Free To Play
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Unsupported
Price14.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews96.1% positive (28,158 reviews)69.5% positive (131 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersRed BarrelsAndrew Rybis

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Outlast vs MUZY — FAQ

Which is better, Outlast or MUZY?
On Steam reviews Outlast scores higher (96.1% positive) than MUZY (69.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Outlast is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Outlast or MUZY first?
If you want chronology, Outlast (2013) came out before MUZY (2024). 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 MUZY 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.
Is MUZY free?
Yes — MUZY is a free-to-play Steam title. Outlast is paid (14.99 USD).
Outlast vs MUZY — Verdict (2026) · imho.run