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Uriel's Chasm vs Outlast 2

Uriel's Chasm and Outlast 2 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. Uriel's Chasm (2014) is 3 years older than Outlast 2 (2017). Outlast 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (85% positive) than Uriel's Chasm (43.2% 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 Uriel's Chasm

Choose Uriel's Chasm if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Uriel's Chasm launched in 2014.

Choose Outlast 2

Choose Outlast 2 if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 85% positive across 10,570 reviews.

Both Uriel's Chasm and Outlast 2 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

Uriel's Chasm vs Outlast 2 — Steam metadata comparison
Uriel's Chasm — Steam game coverUriel's ChasmOutlast 2 — Steam game coverOutlast 2
Released20142017
GenresIndie, Adventure, CasualAction, Indie, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Playable
Price4.99 USD19.99 USD
Steam reviews43.2% positive (185 reviews)85% positive (10,570 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersRail Slave GamesRed Barrels

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Uriel's Chasm vs Outlast 2 — FAQ

Which is better, Uriel's Chasm or Outlast 2?
On Steam reviews Outlast 2 scores higher (85% positive) than Uriel's Chasm (43.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Outlast 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Uriel's Chasm or Outlast 2 first?
If you want chronology, Uriel's Chasm (2014) came out before Outlast 2 (2017). 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 Uriel's Chasm and Outlast 2 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.
Uriel's Chasm vs Outlast 2 — Verdict (2026) · imho.run