Choose Ghostly Matter
Choose Ghostly Matter if it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ghostly Matter launched in 2018.
Ghostly Matter vs OUTBUDDIES DX
Ghostly Matter 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. Ghostly Matter (2018) is 1 year older than OUTBUDDIES DX (2019). OUTBUDDIES DX scores higher on Steam reviews (66.1% positive) than Ghostly Matter (58.3% 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 has co-op, so you can bring a friend. OUTBUDDIES DX launched in 2019.
Both Ghostly Matter 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
 Ghostly Matter |  OUTBUDDIES DX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 58.3% positive (24 reviews) | 66.1% positive (112 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Small Bros | Julian Laufer |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Ghostly Matter (2018) is 1 year older than OUTBUDDIES DX (2019).
- OUTBUDDIES DX scores higher on Steam reviews (66.1% positive) than Ghostly Matter (58.3% positive).
- Ghostly Matter is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than OUTBUDDIES DX (9.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- OUTBUDDIES DX has co-op; Ghostly Matter does not.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Ghostly Matter vs OUTBUDDIES DX — FAQ
- Should I play Ghostly Matter or OUTBUDDIES DX first?
- If you want chronology, Ghostly Matter (2018) came out before OUTBUDDIES DX (2019). 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 Ghostly Matter 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 Ghostly Matter have multiplayer like OUTBUDDIES DX?
- No. OUTBUDDIES DX supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Ghostly Matter is listed as single-player only.
- Do Ghostly Matter and OUTBUDDIES DX both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.