Choose Outlast 2
Choose Outlast 2 if you want an Adventure experience. 10,570 Steam reviews back the pick.
Outlast 2 vs Yellow History
Outlast 2 and Yellow History both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Outlast 2 (2017) is 6 years older than Yellow History (2023). Yellow History is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Outlast 2 (8.99 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 Yellow History
Choose Yellow History if it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. Yellow History launched in 2023.
Both Outlast 2 and Yellow History sit in Action and Indie 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 |  Yellow History | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85% positive (10,570 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Red Barrels | Pastorelli Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Outlast 2 (2017) is 6 years older than Yellow History (2023).
- Yellow History is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Outlast 2 (8.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Outlast 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Yellow History has no Deck rating yet.
Outlast 2 vs Yellow History — FAQ
- Should I play Outlast 2 or Yellow History first?
- If you want chronology, Outlast 2 (2017) came out before Yellow History (2023). 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 Yellow History similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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. Yellow History doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.