Choose Outlast 2
Choose Outlast 2 if you want an Adventure experience. 10,570 Steam reviews back the pick.
Outlast 2 vs Amberskull
Outlast 2 and Amberskull 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 1 year older than Amberskull (2018). Outlast 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (85% positive) than Amberskull (81.4% 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 Amberskull
Choose Amberskull if you want a Violent experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Amberskull launched in 2018.
Both Outlast 2 and Amberskull 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 |  Amberskull | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Violent |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85% positive (10,570 reviews) | 81.4% positive (59 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Red Barrels | Charlie Behan |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Outlast 2 (2017) is 1 year older than Amberskull (2018).
- Outlast 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (85% positive) than Amberskull (81.4% positive).
- Amberskull is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Outlast 2 (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Outlast 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Amberskull has no Deck rating yet.
Outlast 2 vs Amberskull — FAQ
- Should I play Outlast 2 or Amberskull first?
- If you want chronology, Outlast 2 (2017) came out before Amberskull (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 Amberskull 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. Amberskull doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.