Choose Outlast 2
Choose Outlast 2 if you want an Action experience. 10,570 Steam reviews back the pick.
Outlast 2 vs GHOUL
Outlast 2 and GHOUL both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Outlast 2 (2017) is 1 year older than GHOUL (2018). GHOUL is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Outlast 2 (19.99 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 GHOUL
Choose GHOUL if you want a Sexual Content and Gore experience. GHOUL launched in 2018.
Both Outlast 2 and GHOUL sit in 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 |  GHOUL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Sexual Content, Gore |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85% positive (10,570 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Red Barrels | Miracle Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Outlast 2 (2017) is 1 year older than GHOUL (2018).
- GHOUL is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Outlast 2 (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Outlast 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; GHOUL has no Deck rating yet.
Outlast 2 vs GHOUL — FAQ
- Should I play Outlast 2 or GHOUL first?
- If you want chronology, Outlast 2 (2017) came out before GHOUL (2018). 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 GHOUL similar?
- They overlap on 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. GHOUL doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.