Choose JJJ
Choose JJJ if it matches what drew you to this matchup. JJJ launched in 2023.
JJJ vs The Outer Side
JJJ and The Outer Side both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. JJJ (2023) is 2 years older than The Outer Side (2025). The Outer Side is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than JJJ (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 The Outer Side
Choose The Outer Side if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Outer Side launched in 2025.
Both JJJ and The Outer Side sit in 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
 JJJ |  The Outer Side | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rotten Apple Games | Aquatic Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- JJJ (2023) is 2 years older than The Outer Side (2025).
- The Outer Side is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than JJJ (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
JJJ vs The Outer Side — FAQ
- Should I play JJJ or The Outer Side first?
- If you want chronology, JJJ (2023) came out before The Outer Side (2025). 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 JJJ and The Outer Side similar?
- They overlap on 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.