Choose DreadOut
Choose DreadOut if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,797 Steam reviews back the pick.
DreadOut vs DreadOut Remastered Collection
DreadOut and DreadOut Remastered Collection 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. DreadOut (2014) is 11 years older than DreadOut Remastered Collection (2025). DreadOut scores higher on Steam reviews (77.6% positive) than DreadOut Remastered Collection (57.1% 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 DreadOut Remastered Collection
Choose DreadOut Remastered Collection if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. DreadOut Remastered Collection launched in 2025.
Both DreadOut and DreadOut Remastered Collection 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
 DreadOut |  DreadOut Remastered Collection | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.6% positive (1,797 reviews) | 57.1% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Digital Happiness | Digital Happiness |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- DreadOut (2014) is 11 years older than DreadOut Remastered Collection (2025).
- DreadOut scores higher on Steam reviews (77.6% positive) than DreadOut Remastered Collection (57.1% positive).
- DreadOut is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than DreadOut Remastered Collection (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: DreadOut is Deck Playable, DreadOut Remastered Collection is Deck Verified.
DreadOut vs DreadOut Remastered Collection — FAQ
- Should I play DreadOut or DreadOut Remastered Collection first?
- If you want chronology, DreadOut (2014) came out before DreadOut Remastered Collection (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 DreadOut and DreadOut Remastered Collection 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.