Baron vs The Outer Worlds
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Outer Worlds wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Baron is $13.54 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Baron | The Outer Worlds |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Skip This × Maybe | 34 | 58 |
| Quality | 49 | 82 |
| Value | 40 | 49 |
| Popularity | 1 | 35 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $15.00 | $28.54 |
| Steam Review Score | N/A | 82.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 17 | 47 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Baron | The Outer Worlds |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 22, 2026 | October 23, 2020 |
| Developers | Storm Rise Studio | Obsidian Entertainment |
| Publishers | Storm Rise Studio | Xbox Game Studios, Private Division |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core-i7 3770 3.4GHz / AMD FX-8350 4.2GHz | Intel Core i7-7700K or Ryzen 5 1600 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 TI / AMD RX 6700 XT (12 GB) | GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or Radeon RX 470 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Baron or The Outer Worlds?
The Outer Worlds won the comparison against Baron 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 Baron worth buying over The Outer Worlds?
Based on the metrics, The Outer Worlds 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. The Outer Worlds currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:15 PM UTC