Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Outland (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Outland on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like Outland on a map
Compare the whole catalogueThe same 24 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.
24 games have both
Axes are fitted to these 24 games rather than the full 0 to 100 scale, because a filtered list shares a narrow band and would otherwise sit in one corner. End values are marked. A point on the left edge is the lowest of thesegames, not a low score.
Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.
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Every point links to that game's entry. The value map and the reception map are fixed views of the same data.
How positions are decided
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- No favouritism, including our own. The 16 games we have written full reviews of are scored by exactly the same formula as the other 1,510, from the same third-party inputs, and they land where it puts them. Our own opinion of a game does not enter its coordinates.
- A position is not an endorsement. It says how a game was received and what it costs, not that we recommend it. Where we do recommend something, it carries a written review with a name on it.
- Fetched from live third-party data. Player sentiment from Steam, critic aggregates as published on store pages, prices checked hourly, attention from Wikipedia. Each figure carries its source and the date it was read, and we do not adjust any of them.
The short version
- Closest match: Hollow Knight, which both atmospheric and difficult.
- Outland is tagged Platformer, Action, Metroidvania, 2D, Co-op, Adventure, Indie, Bullet Hell by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 1 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 1 are from the same studio: Returnal.
Why players value Outland
The five things Steam players tag Outland with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Platformer
- Action
- Metroidvania
- 2D
- Co-op
| Reception | on Steam (80% of 3,947) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | Not listed |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Hollow Knight
Why it matched: both atmospheric and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Metroidvania, Platformer and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2017).
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Hollow Knight at a glance Released 2017 Studio Team Cherry Player sentiment 97% positive of 559,290 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.9/10 · Steam: (97% of 559,290)
Matches Outland on: 4 of 5 — Platformer, Action, Metroidvania, 2D
Why players like it: Metroidvania, Souls-like, Platformer, Great Soundtrack, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Outland:MetroidvaniaPlatformerGreat Soundtrack2DDifficultIndieController
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Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both atmospheric and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Metroidvania and Platformer; released around the same time (2016).
“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2016 Studio Moon Studios GmbH Player sentiment 95% positive of 71,430 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (95% of 71,430)
Matches Outland on: 4 of 5 — Platformer, Action, Metroidvania, 2D
Why players like it: Atmospheric, Great Soundtrack, Metroidvania, Platformer, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Outland:Great SoundtrackMetroidvaniaPlatformerDifficult2DIndieController
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Touhou Luna Nights
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Metroidvania, Difficult and Bullet Hell.
Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.
Touhou Luna Nights at a glance Released 2019 Studio Team Ladybug Player sentiment 97% positive of 14,936 Price $17.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (97% of 14,936)
Matches Outland on: 4 of 5 — Platformer, Action, Metroidvania, 2D
Why players like it: Metroidvania, Difficult, Side Scroller, Exploration, Bullet Hell — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Outland:MetroidvaniaDifficultBullet HellPlatformer2DControllerIndieGreat Soundtrack
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ibb & obb
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 7 player tags including Online Co-Op, Platformer and Indie; released around the same time (2014).
ibb & obb is a two player cooperative game set in a puzzle filled world where gravity goes both up and down. You can only succeed by working closely together. Find a friend for some true local co-op couch fun or match up online.
ibb & obb at a glance Released 2014 Studio Sparpweed Player sentiment 89% positive of 6,830 Price $11.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (89% of 6,830)
Matches Outland on: 4 of 5 — Platformer, Action, 2D, Co-op
Why players like it: Co-op, Online Co-Op, Puzzle, Local Co-Op, Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Outland:Online Co-OpPlatformerIndie2DDifficultGreat SoundtrackController
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Super Crate Box
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 7 player tags including Indie, Platformer and 2D; released around the same time (2012).
Vlambeer's SUPER CRATE BOX is coming to bring back the glory of the golden arcade age, when all that really mattered was getting on that high score list. Grab your baseball cap and loosen your pants, it's time to fight endless hordes of enemies and collect every weapon crate you can.
Super Crate Box at a glance Released 2012 Studio Vlambeer Player sentiment 89% positive of 6,444 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (89% of 6,444)
Matches Outland on: 4 of 5 — Platformer, Action, 2D, Co-op
Why players like it: Free to Play, Indie, Platformer, Pixel Graphics, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Outland:IndiePlatformer2DArcadeDifficultControllerGreat Soundtrack
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Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Why it matched: both atmospheric and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Metroidvania, Platformer and Great Soundtrack.
Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps at a glance Released 2020 Studio Moon Studios Player sentiment 97% positive of 146,084 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (97% of 146,084)
Matches Outland on: 4 of 5 — Platformer, Action, Metroidvania, 2D
Why players like it: Beautiful, Metroidvania, Platformer, Great Soundtrack, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Outland:MetroidvaniaPlatformerGreat Soundtrack2DIndieDifficult
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Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 7 player tags including Platformer, 2D and Metroidvania; released around the same time (2012).
A crazy action-adventure platformer... In Hell.
Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit at a glance Released 2012 Studio Arkedo Player sentiment 85% positive of 3,724 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (85% of 3,724)
Matches Outland on: 4 of 5 — Platformer, Action, Metroidvania, 2D
Why players like it: Platformer, Action, 2D, Comedy, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Outland:Platformer2DMetroidvaniaGreat SoundtrackIndieControllerDifficult
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Returnal
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Housemarque; both atmospheric and difficult; shares 4 player tags including Bullet Hell, Online Co-Op and Difficult.
BREAK THE CYCLE Fight to survive as this award-winning third-person shooter brings Selene’s story to PC. Take on roguelike challenges. Engage enemies in bullet hell-fuelled clashes. Share your journey through Returnal™ with another player.
Returnal at a glance Released 2023 Studio Housemarque Player sentiment 81% positive of 11,035 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (81% of 11,035)
Matches Outland on: 3 of 5 — Action, Metroidvania, Co-op
Why players like it: Action, Bullet Hell, Rogue-like, Singleplayer, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Outland:Bullet HellOnline Co-OpDifficultMetroidvania
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Celeste
Why it matched: both atmospheric and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Difficult, Great Soundtrack and Indie; released around the same time (2018).
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
Celeste at a glance Released 2018 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 97% positive of 146,352 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: (97% of 146,352)
Matches Outland on: 3 of 5 — Platformer, Action, 2D
Why players like it: Precision Platformer, Difficult, Pixel Graphics, Great Soundtrack, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Outland:DifficultGreat SoundtrackIndiePlatformer2D
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Dead Cells
Why it matched: both atmospheric and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Metroidvania, 2D and Difficult; released around the same time (2018).
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Dead Cells at a glance Released 2018 Studio Motion Twin Player sentiment 97% positive of 183,007 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.7/10 · Steam: (97% of 183,007)
Matches Outland on: 4 of 5 — Platformer, Action, Metroidvania, 2D
Why players like it: Adventure, Action Roguelike, Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics, Rogue-like — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Outland:Metroidvania2DDifficultPlatformerIndie
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Antichamber
Why it matched: both atmospheric and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Indie, Difficult and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2013).
Antichamber is a mind-bending psychological exploration game where nothing can be taken for granted. Discover an Escher-like world where hallways wrap around upon each other, spaces reconfigure themselves, and accomplishing the impossible may just be the only way forward.
Antichamber at a glance Released 2013 Studio Alexander Bruce Player sentiment 95% positive of 17,755 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (95% of 17,755)
Matches Outland on: 2 of 5 — Platformer, Metroidvania
Why players like it: Puzzle, First-Person, Indie, Surreal, Exploration — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Outland:IndieDifficultGreat SoundtrackMetroidvaniaPlatformer
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Hyper Light Drifter
Why it matched: both atmospheric and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Indie and Difficult; released around the same time (2016).
Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.
Hyper Light Drifter at a glance Released 2016 Studio Heart Machine Player sentiment 93% positive of 19,135 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (93% of 19,135)
Matches Outland on: 3 of 5 — Action, Metroidvania, 2D
Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, Great Soundtrack, Atmospheric, Adventure, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Outland:Great SoundtrackIndieDifficult2DMetroidvania
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Limbo
Why it matched: both atmospheric and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Indie, Platformer and 2D; released around the same time (2010).
Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO
Limbo at a glance Released 2010 Studio Playdead Player sentiment 92% positive of 62,016 Price $12.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (92% of 62,016)
Matches Outland on: 3 of 5 — Platformer, Action, 2D
Why players like it: Puzzle-Platformer, Indie, Puzzle, Platformer, Dark — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Outland:IndiePlatformer2DDifficultController
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Rayman Legends
Why it matched: both atmospheric and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Platformer, Great Soundtrack and 2D; released around the same time (2013).
Michel Ancel, the celebrated creator of Rayman®, Beyond Good & Evil®, and the Raving Rabbids®, returns to unleash his innovative creativity on this new entry into the Rayman® franchise.When Rayman, Globox, and the Teensies discover a mysterious tent filled with captivating paintings, they are suddenly transported to a series of...
Rayman Legends at a glance Released 2013 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 90% positive of 12,323 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (90% of 12,323)
Matches Outland on: 4 of 5 — Platformer, Action, 2D, Co-op
Why players like it: Platformer, Adventure, Local Co-Op, Action, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install, launchers, accounts and anti-cheat (details)
Shared with Outland:PlatformerGreat Soundtrack2DControllerDifficult
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Salt and Sanctuary
Why it matched: both atmospheric and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Metroidvania, 2D and Difficult; released around the same time (2016).
Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.
Salt and Sanctuary at a glance Released 2016 Studio Ska Studios Player sentiment 89% positive of 21,874 Price $17.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (89% of 21,874)
Matches Outland on: 5 of 5 — Platformer, Action, Metroidvania, 2D, Co-op
Why players like it: Souls-like, Metroidvania, Dark Fantasy, 2D, Difficult — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Outland:Metroidvania2DDifficultPlatformerIndie
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Rogue Legacy 2
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 7 player tags including Arcade, Metroidvania and Platformer.
Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.
Rogue Legacy 2 at a glance Released 2022 Studio Cellar Door Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 15,128 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (91% of 15,128)
Matches Outland on: 4 of 5 — Platformer, Action, Metroidvania, 2D
Why players like it: Arcade, Metroidvania, Platformer, Action, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Outland:ArcadeMetroidvaniaPlatformerIndieDifficult2DGreat Soundtrack
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Cuphead
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 6 player tags including Difficult, Platformer and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2017).
Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings.
Cuphead at a glance Released 2017 Studio Studio MDHR Player sentiment 96% positive of 220,388 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: (96% of 220,388)
Matches Outland on: 4 of 5 — Platformer, Action, 2D, Co-op
Why players like it: Difficult, Cartoon, Co-op, Platformer, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Outland:DifficultPlatformerGreat Soundtrack2DIndieBullet Hell
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VVVVVV
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 6 player tags including Platformer, Indie and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2010).
VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?
VVVVVV at a glance Released 2010 Studio Terry Cavanagh Player sentiment 96% positive of 10,540 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (96% of 10,540)
Matches Outland on: 4 of 5 — Platformer, Action, Metroidvania, 2D
Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, Precision Platformer, Platformer, Indie, 2D Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Outland:PlatformerIndieGreat SoundtrackDifficult2DMetroidvania
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Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 6 player tags including Platformer, Great Soundtrack and Indie; released around the same time (2014).
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove at a glance Released 2014 Studio Yacht Club Games Player sentiment 96% positive of 16,898 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (96% of 16,898)
Matches Outland on: 3 of 5 — Platformer, Action, 2D
Why players like it: Platformer, Pixel Graphics, Retro, Great Soundtrack, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Outland:PlatformerGreat SoundtrackIndie2DDifficultArcade
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Dust: An Elysian Tail
Why it matched: both atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Platformer, Metroidvania and Indie; released around the same time (2013).
Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.
Dust: An Elysian Tail at a glance Released 2013 Studio Humble Hearts LLC Player sentiment 95% positive of 19,062 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (95% of 19,062)
Matches Outland on: 4 of 5 — Platformer, Action, Metroidvania, 2D
Why players like it: Action, Platformer, Metroidvania, Indie, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Outland:PlatformerMetroidvaniaIndie2DGreat SoundtrackController
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Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number
Why it matched: both atmospheric and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Difficult and Indie; released around the same time (2015).
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is the brutal conclusion to the Hotline Miami saga, set against a backdrop of escalating violence and retribution over spilled blood in the original game.
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number at a glance Released 2015 Studio Dennaton Games Player sentiment 94% positive of 79,987 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (94% of 79,987)
Matches Outland on: 2 of 5 — Action, 2D
Why players like it: Great Soundtrack, Gore, Pixel Graphics, Violent, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Outland:Great SoundtrackDifficultIndie2DArcade
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Super Meat Boy
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 6 player tags including Platformer, Difficult and Indie; released around the same time (2010).
The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!
Super Meat Boy at a glance Released 2010 Studio Team Meat Player sentiment 94% positive of 39,100 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (94% of 39,100)
Matches Outland on: 3 of 5 — Platformer, Action, 2D
Why players like it: Precision Platformer, Platformer, Difficult, Indie, 2D Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Outland:PlatformerDifficultIndie2DGreat SoundtrackController
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Geometry Dash
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 6 player tags including Difficult, Great Soundtrack and 2D; released around the same time (2013).
Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer!
Geometry Dash at a glance Released 2013 Studio RobTop Games Player sentiment 93% positive of 637,714 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (93% of 637,714)
Matches Outland on: 3 of 5 — Platformer, Action, 2D
Why players like it: Difficult, Music, Level Editor, Great Soundtrack, Precision Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Outland:DifficultGreat Soundtrack2DPlatformerIndieArcade
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Fez
Why it matched: both atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Platformer, Indie and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2012).
Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives.
Fez at a glance Released 2012 Studio Polytron Corporation Player sentiment 93% positive of 16,237 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (93% of 16,237)
Matches Outland on: 3 of 5 — Platformer, Metroidvania, 2D
Why players like it: Platformer, Indie, Puzzle, Pixel Graphics, Exploration — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Outland:PlatformerIndieGreat Soundtrack2DControllerMetroidvania
Common questions
What game is most like Outland?
Hollow Knight, on the evidence we have. It both atmospheric and difficult. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Outland" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Outland. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
What else did the makers of Outland do?
Returnal is also from Housemarque, and appears in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.