Choose Heliophobia
Choose Heliophobia if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Heliophobia launched in 2018.
Heliophobia vs DreadOut 2
Heliophobia and DreadOut 2 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. Heliophobia (2018) is 2 years older than DreadOut 2 (2020). Heliophobia scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than DreadOut 2 (76.1% 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 DreadOut 2
Choose DreadOut 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. DreadOut 2 launched in 2020.
Both Heliophobia and DreadOut 2 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
 Heliophobia |  DreadOut 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (13 reviews) | 76.1% positive (794 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Glass Knuckle Games | Digital Happiness |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Heliophobia (2018) is 2 years older than DreadOut 2 (2020).
- Heliophobia scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than DreadOut 2 (76.1% positive).
- Heliophobia is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than DreadOut 2 (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- DreadOut 2 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Heliophobia has no Deck rating yet.
Heliophobia vs DreadOut 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Heliophobia or DreadOut 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Heliophobia (2018) came out before DreadOut 2 (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 Heliophobia and DreadOut 2 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.