Choose DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition
Choose DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition if it matches what drew you to this matchup. DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition launched in 2018.
DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition vs Outmode
DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition and Outmode both land in Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition (2018) is 4 years older than Outmode (2022). DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than Outmode (63.2% 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 Outmode
Choose Outmode if you want a Simulation and Racing game with Shared/Split Screen and VR Supported. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Outmode launched in 2022.
Both DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition and Outmode sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition |  Outmode | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.2% positive (289 reviews) | 63.2% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Longbow Games | Rockateer |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition (2018) is 4 years older than Outmode (2022).
- DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than Outmode (63.2% positive).
- DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition is currently ~13% cheaper on Steam than Outmode (6.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Outmode has no Deck rating yet.
DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition vs Outmode — FAQ
- Should I play DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition or Outmode first?
- If you want chronology, DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition (2018) came out before Outmode (2022). 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 DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition and Outmode similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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 DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Outmode doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.