Ashen vs Outward Definitive Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Outward Definitive Edition wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Outward Definitive Edition is $0.46 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Ashen | Outward Definitive Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Worth It | 47 | 71 |
| Quality | 71 | 62 |
| Value | 34 | 98 |
| Popularity | 29 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.45 | $1.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 67.2% positive | 72.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 7 | 867 |
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Details and requirements
| Item | Ashen | Outward Definitive Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 9, 2019 | May 17, 2022 |
| Developers | A44 | Nine Dots Studio |
| Publishers | Annapurna Interactive | Deep Silver, Prime Matter |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64 Bit) | Windows 7 (64 Bit) / 8 (64 Bit) / 10 (64 Bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 @ 3.5GHz or AMD FX 6 Core | Intel Core i5-2400 or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 or AMD R9 290X (4GB VRAM) | Nvidia GTX 960 or equivalent |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 15 GB available space | 51 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Ashen or Outward Definitive Edition?
Outward Definitive Edition won the comparison against Ashen based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Ashen worth buying over Outward Definitive Edition?
Based on the metrics, Outward Definitive Edition won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Outward Definitive Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:08 PM UTC