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Out There Somewhere on Steam

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You play an explorer stranded on a dangerous alien planet. Low on fuel, your only hope for escape is to find the planet’s core in this incredibly clever action-puzzle-platformer.

Out There Somewhere is a platformer, pixel graphics and indie game developed by MiniBoss and published by Senpai Industrial Studios.
Released on March 14th 2016 is available on Windows, MacOS, Steam Deck and Steam Machine in 3 languages: English, Portuguese - Brazil and French.

It has received 6,160 reviews of which 5,667 were positive and 493 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 9.75€ on Steam, but you can find it for 3.71€ on G2A.


The Steam community has classified Out There Somewhere into these genres:


Here is the detailed breakdown of supported languages for Out There Somewhere:

UI Subtitle Audio
English
French
Portuguese - Brazil

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS *: Windows XP and up
  • Processor: 1.2 Ghz
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 512 MB
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 300 MB available space
MacOS
  • OS: Mac OS X 10.7 and up
  • Processor: 1.2 Ghz
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 128 MB
  • Storage: 300 MB available space

User reviews & Ratings

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3 hours played
Sept. 2026
This is cute and does stuff with 2D platforming i don't remember seeing in other games recently but it is very very short and nowhere near worth the asking price. It used to cost a dollar and still goes on sale for that price. That is the game's value.
3 hours played
Sept. 2026
⭐ A Short but Clever Pixel-Art Adventure [quote=Wendrex] 🎮 Introduction Out There Somewhere is one of those small indie games that gets a surprising amount of mileage out of a simple idea. It starts off straightforward, but it doesn't take long to realize that the real focus is on movement, precision, and solving environmental puzzles. It's short, focused, and full of personality. Instead of stretching a simple concept into a huge adventure, it knows exactly what kind of game it wants to be — and that's one of its biggest strengths. 🔥 Gameplay The main mechanic revolves around a teleportation device that lets you bypass obstacles and reach places that would otherwise be inaccessible. What makes it interesting is that teleportation isn't just a convenient movement tool. The game gradually introduces situations where you have to think about where you'll land, the trajectory you're taking, and how teleportation interacts with normal movement. The result is gameplay that's easy to understand but gradually demands more precision and awareness. If you enjoy games where learning a mechanic is just as important as mastering the controls, there's a lot to like here. 🎨 Graphics & Audio The pixel art is simple but effective. The retro-inspired environments have a distinct visual identity, while the character designs give the adventure plenty of personality. The presentation fits the game's indie roots perfectly. Nothing feels overly complicated just for the sake of looking impressive. The soundtrack and sound effects complement the experience nicely, reinforcing the feeling of a focused retro indie game built around one strong gameplay idea. ⚖️ Difficulty & Progression The difficulty is one of the things I enjoyed most. The game doesn't need complicated systems to create a challenge. Instead, it asks you to understand the teleport mechanic and gradually improve your execution. Some sections require more precise timing and positioning, but the challenge generally comes from figuring out how the mechanics work rather than throwing arbitrary obstacles at the player. Progression is quick and keeps the emphasis where it belongs: improving your skills as a player. 🧩 Fun & Replayability The gameplay loop is simple: Explore → understand the obstacle → experiment → master the mechanic → move forward. This isn't a game designed to give you dozens of hours of content. Its strength is delivering a compact adventure without unnecessarily stretching itself out. Once you've finished, there's still some satisfaction in replaying sections and improving your execution, especially the parts that initially required more precision. ✅ Conclusion Recommended. Out There Somewhere is a great choice for anyone who enjoys 2D platformers, pixel art, light puzzles, and short indie games with a clear sense of direction. The teleportation mechanic is easy to understand but interesting enough to carry the entire experience. The result is a compact, creative and enjoyable game that puts gameplay ahead of sheer quantity. Short, clever, and genuinely fun — exactly the kind of indie game worth discovering.
2 hours played
Aug. 2026
Buy this game only on sale, and only if you are terminantly bored. That is: the game itself is a cool, short one. Feels like it was quickly made, like a project of technical feats for a learning dev team. The mechanics are cool and quirky, but the bullet hell sections, the story, music, and art direction are lacking to me. None of those things are cathegorical issues, UNLESS, you are willing to buy it for the default price. Then it aint worth the 2h of fun-ish.
2 hours played
July 2026
Whimsical and fun little game. Puzzles are interesting and most rooms are unique. Game is short but fun the whole time. There's a bunch of exploration and secrets if you just stop going the obvious route every time. Extra content is getting all achievements.
9 hours played
July 2026
Interesting game mechanics. Nice BGM. Super cheap during promotion. My friend say the graphic sucks but I think he is too picky.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Out There Somewhere is currently priced at 9.75€ on Steam.

No, Out There Somewhere is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 9.75€ on Steam.

Yes, Out There Somewhere received 5,667 positive votes out of a total of 6,160 achieving a rating of 8.90.
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Out There Somewhere was developed by MiniBoss and published by Senpai Industrial Studios.

Yes, Out There Somewhere is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Yes, Out There Somewhere is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

No, Out There Somewhere is not playable on Linux.

Yes, Out There Somewhere is playable and fully supported on Steam Deck.

Yes, Out There Somewhere is playable and fully supported on Steam Machine.

No, Out There Somewhere does not support VR.

Out There Somewhere is a single-player game.

Yes, there is a DLC available for Out There Somewhere. Explore additional content available for Out There Somewhere on Steam.

No, Out There Somewhere does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

No, Out There Somewhere does not support Steam Remote Play.

Yes, Out There Somewhere is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Out There Somewhere.

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Out There Somewhere
Rating
8.9
5,667
493
Game modes
Features
Online players
1
Developer
MiniBoss
Publisher
Senpai Industrial Studios
Release 14 Mar 2016
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