Choose TRISTOY
Choose TRISTOY if it's currently about 61% cheaper on the Steam Store. TRISTOY launched in 2015.
TRISTOY vs OUTBUDDIES DX
TRISTOY and OUTBUDDIES DX 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. TRISTOY (2015) is 4 years older than OUTBUDDIES DX (2019). OUTBUDDIES DX scores higher on Steam reviews (66.1% positive) than TRISTOY (47.6% 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 OUTBUDDIES DX
Choose OUTBUDDIES DX if you want the Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2019) and ships with the modern feature baseline. OUTBUDDIES DX launched in 2019.
Both TRISTOY and OUTBUDDIES DX sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Co-op, 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
 TRISTOY |  OUTBUDDIES DX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 47.6% positive (21 reviews) | 66.1% positive (112 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Uniworlds Game Studios | Julian Laufer |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- TRISTOY (2015) is 4 years older than OUTBUDDIES DX (2019).
- OUTBUDDIES DX scores higher on Steam reviews (66.1% positive) than TRISTOY (47.6% positive).
- TRISTOY is currently ~61% cheaper on Steam than OUTBUDDIES DX (6.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: TRISTOY is Deck Playable, OUTBUDDIES DX is Deck Verified.
TRISTOY vs OUTBUDDIES DX — FAQ
- Should I play TRISTOY or OUTBUDDIES DX first?
- If you want chronology, TRISTOY (2015) came out before OUTBUDDIES DX (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 TRISTOY and OUTBUDDIES DX 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 both TRISTOY and OUTBUDDIES DX have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: TRISTOY ships Co-op; OUTBUDDIES DX ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.