Choose Alpha Zylon
Choose Alpha Zylon if it's currently about 96% cheaper on the Steam Store. Alpha Zylon launched in 2014.
Alpha Zylon vs Outlast 2
Alpha Zylon and Outlast 2 both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Alpha Zylon (2014) is 3 years older than Outlast 2 (2017). Outlast 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (85% positive) than Alpha Zylon (60.9% 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 Outlast 2
Choose Outlast 2 if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 85% positive across 10,570 reviews.
Both Alpha Zylon and Outlast 2 sit in Action 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
 Alpha Zylon |  Outlast 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 0.79 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60.9% positive (128 reviews) | 85% positive (10,570 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Team 6 Studios | Red Barrels |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Alpha Zylon (2014) is 3 years older than Outlast 2 (2017).
- Outlast 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (85% positive) than Alpha Zylon (60.9% positive).
- Alpha Zylon is currently ~96% cheaper on Steam than Outlast 2 (0.79 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Outlast 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Alpha Zylon has no Deck rating yet.
Alpha Zylon vs Outlast 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Alpha Zylon or Outlast 2?
- On Steam reviews Outlast 2 scores higher (85% positive) than Alpha Zylon (60.9% 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 Alpha Zylon or Outlast 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Alpha Zylon (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 Alpha Zylon and Outlast 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.