Choose Out There Somewhere
Choose Out There Somewhere if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.5% positive across 2,815 reviews.
Out There Somewhere vs Camera Obscura
Out There Somewhere and Camera Obscura 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. Camera Obscura (2015) is 1 year older than Out There Somewhere (2016). Out There Somewhere scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than Camera Obscura (60.6% 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 Camera Obscura
Choose Camera Obscura if you want a Strategy game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Camera Obscura launched in 2015.
Both Out There Somewhere and Camera Obscura 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
 Out There Somewhere |  Camera Obscura | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2015 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.5% positive (2,815 reviews) | 60.6% positive (432 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MiniBoss | Anteater Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Camera Obscura (2015) is 1 year older than Out There Somewhere (2016).
- Out There Somewhere scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than Camera Obscura (60.6% positive).
- Camera Obscura is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Out There Somewhere (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Out There Somewhere is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Camera Obscura has no Deck rating yet.
Out There Somewhere vs Camera Obscura — FAQ
- Which is better, Out There Somewhere or Camera Obscura?
- On Steam reviews Out There Somewhere scores higher (91.5% positive) than Camera Obscura (60.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Out There Somewhere is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Out There Somewhere or Camera Obscura first?
- If you want chronology, Camera Obscura (2015) came out before Out There Somewhere (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 Out There Somewhere and Camera Obscura 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 Out There Somewhere run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Out There Somewhere is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Camera Obscura doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.