Choose Outlast 2
Choose Outlast 2 if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. 10,570 Steam reviews back the pick.
Outlast 2 vs Slashers
Outlast 2 and Slashers 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 5 years older than Slashers (2022). Outlast 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (85% positive) than Slashers (69.2% 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 Slashers
Choose Slashers if you want a Strategy, Casual, and Early Access game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 94% cheaper on the Steam Store. Slashers launched in 2022.
Both Outlast 2 and Slashers 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 |  Slashers | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 1.19 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85% positive (10,570 reviews) | 69.2% positive (26 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Red Barrels | David Gallardo, Lorenzo Gómez, Paula Cuevas |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Outlast 2 (2017) is 5 years older than Slashers (2022).
- Outlast 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (85% positive) than Slashers (69.2% positive).
- Slashers is currently ~94% cheaper on Steam than Outlast 2 (1.19 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Slashers has co-op; Outlast 2 does not.
- Outlast 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Slashers has no Deck rating yet.
Outlast 2 vs Slashers — FAQ
- Should I play Outlast 2 or Slashers first?
- If you want chronology, Outlast 2 (2017) came out before Slashers (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 Slashers 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 have multiplayer like Slashers?
- No. Slashers supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Outlast 2 is listed as single-player only.
- Does Outlast 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Outlast 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Slashers doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.