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Out There Somewhere vs 1 Screen Platformer

Out There Somewhere and 1 Screen Platformer 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. Out There Somewhere (2016) is 3 years older than 1 Screen Platformer (2019). Out There Somewhere scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than 1 Screen Platformer (87% 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 Out There Somewhere

Choose Out There Somewhere if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.5% positive across 2,815 reviews.

Choose 1 Screen Platformer

Choose 1 Screen Platformer if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1 Screen Platformer launched in 2019.

Both Out There Somewhere and 1 Screen Platformer 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 vs 1 Screen Platformer — Steam metadata comparison
Out There Somewhere — Steam game coverOut There Somewhere1 Screen Platformer — Steam game cover1 Screen Platformer
Released20162019
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows, macOS
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Verified
Price9.99 USD1.49 USD
Steam reviews91.5% positive (2,815 reviews)87% positive (169 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersMiniBossReturn To Adventure Mountain, LLC

Side by side

Out There Somewhere vs 1 Screen Platformer — FAQ

Which is better, Out There Somewhere or 1 Screen Platformer?
On Steam reviews Out There Somewhere scores higher (91.5% positive) than 1 Screen Platformer (87% 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 1 Screen Platformer first?
If you want chronology, Out There Somewhere (2016) came out before 1 Screen Platformer (2019). 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 1 Screen Platformer 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.
Do Out There Somewhere and 1 Screen Platformer both run on Steam Deck?
Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.
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