Choose Outback
Choose Outback if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 72% cheaper on the Steam Store. Outback launched in 2018.
Outback vs Under A New Sun
Outback and Under A New Sun both land in Indie, Adventure, Early Access 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 Indie, Adventure, Early Access on Steam. Outback (2018) is 5 years older than Under A New Sun (2023). Under A New Sun scores higher on Steam reviews (76.9% positive) than Outback (68.2% 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 Under A New Sun
Choose Under A New Sun if you want a Simulation game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Under A New Sun launched in 2023.
Both Outback and Under A New Sun sit in Indie, Adventure, and Early Access 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
 Outback |  Under A New Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.2% positive (22 reviews) | 76.9% positive (182 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Wafflesoft | New Horizon Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Early Access on Steam.
- Outback (2018) is 5 years older than Under A New Sun (2023).
- Under A New Sun scores higher on Steam reviews (76.9% positive) than Outback (68.2% positive).
- Outback is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than Under A New Sun (4.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Under A New Sun has co-op; Outback does not.
- Under A New Sun is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Outback has no Deck rating yet.
Outback vs Under A New Sun — FAQ
- Should I play Outback or Under A New Sun first?
- If you want chronology, Outback (2018) came out before Under A New Sun (2023). 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 Outback and Under A New Sun similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Early Access 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 Outback have multiplayer like Under A New Sun?
- No. Under A New Sun supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Outback is listed as single-player only.