Choose Outlast 2
Choose Outlast 2 if you want an Indie experience. 10,570 Steam reviews back the pick.
Outlast 2 vs Fleshgait
Outlast 2 and Fleshgait both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. Outlast 2 (2017) is 5 years older than Fleshgait (2022). Fleshgait is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Outlast 2 (14.99 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 Fleshgait
Choose Fleshgait if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Fleshgait launched in 2022.
Both Outlast 2 and Fleshgait sit in Action 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 |  Fleshgait | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85% positive (10,570 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Red Barrels | So It Appears, INC. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Outlast 2 (2017) is 5 years older than Fleshgait (2022).
- Fleshgait is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Outlast 2 (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Outlast 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Fleshgait has no Deck rating yet.
Outlast 2 vs Fleshgait — FAQ
- Should I play Outlast 2 or Fleshgait first?
- If you want chronology, Outlast 2 (2017) came out before Fleshgait (2022). 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 Fleshgait similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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. Fleshgait doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.