Choose Outlast 2
Choose Outlast 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 10,570 Steam reviews back the pick.
Outlast 2 vs The Fog
Outlast 2 and The Fog 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. Both released in 2017. The Fog is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Outlast 2 (9.99 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 The Fog
Choose The Fog if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Fog launched in 2017.
Both Outlast 2 and The Fog 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 |  The Fog | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85% positive (10,570 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Red Barrels | Horizon Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Both released in 2017.
- The Fog is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Outlast 2 (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Outlast 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Fog has no Deck rating yet.
Outlast 2 vs The Fog — FAQ
- Are Outlast 2 and The Fog 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 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Outlast 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Fog doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.