Choose Outlast 2
Choose Outlast 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 10,570 Steam reviews back the pick.
Outlast 2 vs RED EVIL
Outlast 2 and RED EVIL 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. Outlast 2 (2017) is 2 years older than RED EVIL (2019). RED EVIL is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Outlast 2 (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 RED EVIL
Choose RED EVIL if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. RED EVIL launched in 2019.
Both Outlast 2 and RED EVIL 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
 Outlast 2 |  RED EVIL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85% positive (10,570 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Red Barrels | meokigame |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Outlast 2 (2017) is 2 years older than RED EVIL (2019).
- RED EVIL is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Outlast 2 (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Outlast 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; RED EVIL has no Deck rating yet.
Outlast 2 vs RED EVIL — FAQ
- Should I play Outlast 2 or RED EVIL first?
- If you want chronology, Outlast 2 (2017) came out before RED EVIL (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 Outlast 2 and RED EVIL 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.
- Does Outlast 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Outlast 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. RED EVIL doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.