Black Ice vs The Outer Worlds
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Outer Worlds wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Black Ice is $8.55 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Black Ice | The Outer Worlds |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 59 | 58 |
| Quality | 75 | 82 |
| Value | 51 | 49 |
| Popularity | 44 | 35 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $19.99 | $28.54 |
| Steam Review Score | 95.2% positive | 82.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 47 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Black Ice | The Outer Worlds |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 9, 2014 | October 23, 2020 |
| Developers | Nonadecimal Creative, Super Duper Garrett Cooper | Obsidian Entertainment |
| Publishers | Super Duper Game Company | Xbox Game Studios, Private Division |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i7-7700K or Ryzen 5 1600 |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or Radeon RX 470 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 40 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Black Ice or The Outer Worlds?
The Outer Worlds won the comparison against Black Ice 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 Black Ice 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. Black Ice currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:57 PM UTC