Outbuddies DX

Name: Outbuddies DX
Rating: 6 (285 reviews)

Developer: Julian Laufer

Publisher: Headup Games

Oct 15, 2019

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
non linear

Combat

action

Features

Co-op
companion combat
equipment

Themes

Sci-Fi

Summary

Run, gun and explore an open undercity in this otherworldly non-linear Metroidvania adventure about the Old Gods, strange creatures and the remnants of a lost world!

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam
Nintendo
- Switch
PlayStation
- PS4
Xbox
- Series X|S
- One

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- equipment
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- action
- equipment
- Differences
- Demo Available

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