Choose Outlast
Choose Outlast if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 28,158 Steam reviews back the pick.
Outlast vs Horror in the Asylum
Outlast and Horror in the Asylum 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 3 years older than Horror in the Asylum (2016). Outlast scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than Horror in the Asylum (33.3% 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 Horror in the Asylum
Choose Horror in the Asylum if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Horror in the Asylum launched in 2016.
Both Outlast and Horror in the Asylum 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 |  Horror in the Asylum | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| 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) | 33.3% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Red Barrels | Adham Jaber |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Outlast (2013) is 3 years older than Horror in the Asylum (2016).
- Outlast scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than Horror in the Asylum (33.3% positive).
- Horror in the Asylum is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Outlast (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Outlast is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Horror in the Asylum has no Deck rating yet.
Outlast vs Horror in the Asylum — FAQ
- Should I play Outlast or Horror in the Asylum first?
- If you want chronology, Outlast (2013) came out before Horror in the Asylum (2016). 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 Horror in the Asylum 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. Horror in the Asylum doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.