Choose DreadOut 2
Choose DreadOut 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. DreadOut 2 launched in 2020.
DreadOut 2 vs Selene's Nightmare
DreadOut 2 and Selene's Nightmare 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. DreadOut 2 (2020) is 1 year older than Selene's Nightmare (2021). Selene's Nightmare is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than DreadOut 2 (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 Selene's Nightmare
Choose Selene's Nightmare if it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Selene's Nightmare launched in 2021.
Both DreadOut 2 and Selene's Nightmare 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
 DreadOut 2 |  Selene's Nightmare | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.1% positive (794 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Digital Happiness | HV |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- DreadOut 2 (2020) is 1 year older than Selene's Nightmare (2021).
- Selene's Nightmare is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than DreadOut 2 (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- DreadOut 2 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Selene's Nightmare has no Deck rating yet.
DreadOut 2 vs Selene's Nightmare — FAQ
- Should I play DreadOut 2 or Selene's Nightmare first?
- If you want chronology, DreadOut 2 (2020) came out before Selene's Nightmare (2021). 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 DreadOut 2 and Selene's Nightmare 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.