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Outlast vs Midnight Train

Outlast and Midnight Train 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 Midnight Train (2026). Midnight Train is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Outlast (9.99 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 Outlast

Choose Outlast if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 28,158 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Midnight Train

Choose Midnight Train if you want the Subtitle Options, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Midnight Train launched in 2026.

Both Outlast and Midnight Train 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 Midnight Train — Steam metadata comparison
Outlast — Steam game coverOutlastMidnight Train — Steam game coverMidnight Train
Released20132026
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price14.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews96.1% positive (28,158 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersRed BarrelsAnderson Miguel

Side by side

Outlast vs Midnight Train — FAQ

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