Choose The Last Joy
Choose The Last Joy if you want a Casual experience. The Last Joy launched in 2024.
The Last Joy vs The Outer Side
The Last Joy and The Outer Side 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. The Last Joy (2024) is 1 year older than The Outer Side (2025). The Outer Side is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than The Last Joy (1.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD). 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 The Outer Side
Choose The Outer Side if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Outer Side launched in 2025.
Both The Last Joy and The Outer Side 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
 The Last Joy |  The Outer Side | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Napping Penguin | Aquatic Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Last Joy (2024) is 1 year older than The Outer Side (2025).
- The Outer Side is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than The Last Joy (1.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
The Last Joy vs The Outer Side — FAQ
- Should I play The Last Joy or The Outer Side first?
- If you want chronology, The Last Joy (2024) came out before The Outer Side (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 The Last Joy and The Outer Side 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.