Choose Outlast
Choose Outlast if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.1% positive across 28,158 reviews.
Outlast vs Rake
Outlast and Rake 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 2 years older than Rake (2015). Outlast scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than Rake (66% 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 Rake
Choose Rake if you want a Simulation game with Multi-player. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,533 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Outlast and Rake 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 |  Rake | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2015 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.1% positive (28,158 reviews) | 66% positive (1,533 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Red Barrels | Konsordo |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Outlast (2013) is 2 years older than Rake (2015).
- Outlast scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than Rake (66% positive).
- Rake is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Outlast (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Outlast is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Rake has no Deck rating yet.
Outlast vs Rake — FAQ
- Which is better, Outlast or Rake?
- On Steam reviews Outlast scores higher (96.1% positive) than Rake (66% 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 Rake first?
- If you want chronology, Outlast (2013) came out before Rake (2015). 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 Rake 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 have multiplayer like Rake?
- No. Rake supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Outlast is listed as single-player only.
- Does Outlast run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Outlast is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Rake doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.