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APE OUT vs Blackout Memphis

APE OUT and Blackout Memphis 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. APE OUT (2019) is 5 years older than Blackout Memphis (2024). Blackout Memphis is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than APE OUT (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 APE OUT

Choose APE OUT if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,448 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Blackout Memphis

Choose Blackout Memphis if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Blackout Memphis launched in 2024.

Both APE OUT and Blackout Memphis 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

APE OUT vs Blackout Memphis — Steam metadata comparison
APE OUT — Steam game coverAPE OUTBlackout Memphis — Steam game coverBlackout Memphis
Released20192024
GenresAction, IndieAction, Indie
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price14.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews94.7% positive (2,448 reviews)8 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersGabe Cuzzillo, Bennett Foddy, Maxi BochChrimial UG

Side by side

APE OUT vs Blackout Memphis — FAQ

Should I play APE OUT or Blackout Memphis first?
If you want chronology, APE OUT (2019) came out before Blackout Memphis (2024). 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 APE OUT and Blackout Memphis 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 APE OUT run on Steam Deck?
Yes — APE OUT is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Blackout Memphis doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
APE OUT vs Blackout Memphis — Verdict (2026) · imho.run