Mass Effect 2 (2010) EditionVSThe Outer Worlds 2
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
The Outer Worlds 2
Better Deal· KinguinWinner
The Outer Worlds 2 wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.
Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.
Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.
Statistics Over Time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over timeMass Effect 2 (2010) Edition
Quality
Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.
Value
Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
The Outer Worlds 2
Quality
Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.
Value
Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.
Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 64bit
- Processor: 2.6+ GHz Core 2 Duo Intel or equivalent AMD CPU
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT, or better recommended
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 22 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible
The Outer Worlds 2
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11 with updates
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X / Intel Core i7-10700K
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT / Nvidia RTX 3080
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 110 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD required. Performance scales with higher-end systems.
Which is better: Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition or The Outer Worlds 2?
The Outer Worlds 2 won the comparison against Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition 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 Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition worth buying over The Outer Worlds 2?
Based on the metrics, The Outer Worlds 2 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 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 02:06 AM UTC