Choose Outer Wilds
Choose Outer Wilds if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 50,025 Steam reviews back the pick.
Outer Wilds vs Neoproxima
Outer Wilds and Neoproxima both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Outer Wilds (2020) is 4 years older than Neoproxima (2024). Neoproxima scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Outer Wilds (95.1% 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 Neoproxima
Choose Neoproxima if you want an Indie and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 48% cheaper on the Steam Store. Neoproxima launched in 2024.
Both Outer Wilds and Neoproxima sit in 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
 Outer Wilds |  Neoproxima | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.1% positive (50,025 reviews) | 100% positive (53 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mobius Digital | Lonestone Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Outer Wilds (2020) is 4 years older than Neoproxima (2024).
- Neoproxima scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Outer Wilds (95.1% positive).
- Neoproxima is currently ~48% cheaper on Steam than Outer Wilds (12.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Outer Wilds is Deck Verified, Neoproxima is Deck Playable.
Outer Wilds vs Neoproxima — FAQ
- Should I play Outer Wilds or Neoproxima first?
- If you want chronology, Outer Wilds (2020) came out before Neoproxima (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 Outer Wilds and Neoproxima similar?
- They overlap on 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.