Choose Skelattack
Choose Skelattack if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Skelattack launched in 2020.
Skelattack vs OUTBUDDIES DX
Skelattack and OUTBUDDIES DX 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. OUTBUDDIES DX (2019) is 1 year older than Skelattack (2020). OUTBUDDIES DX scores higher on Steam reviews (66.1% positive) than Skelattack (60% 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 OUTBUDDIES DX
Choose OUTBUDDIES DX if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. OUTBUDDIES DX launched in 2019.
Both Skelattack and OUTBUDDIES DX 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
 Skelattack |  OUTBUDDIES DX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60% positive (75 reviews) | 66.1% positive (112 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Ukuza, Inc. | Julian Laufer |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- OUTBUDDIES DX (2019) is 1 year older than Skelattack (2020).
- OUTBUDDIES DX scores higher on Steam reviews (66.1% positive) than Skelattack (60% positive).
- OUTBUDDIES DX is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than Skelattack (17.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- OUTBUDDIES DX has co-op; Skelattack does not.
- OUTBUDDIES DX is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Skelattack has no Deck rating yet.
Skelattack vs OUTBUDDIES DX — FAQ
- Should I play Skelattack or OUTBUDDIES DX first?
- If you want chronology, OUTBUDDIES DX (2019) came out before Skelattack (2020). 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 Skelattack and OUTBUDDIES DX 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 Skelattack have multiplayer like OUTBUDDIES DX?
- No. OUTBUDDIES DX supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Skelattack is listed as single-player only.