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Mass Effect 2 (2010) EditionVSThe Outer Worlds 2

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition

Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition

Quality
80Popularity
20Value
37
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 15 days
$29.99
Buy Now
VS
The Outer Worlds 2

The Outer Worlds 2

Quality
61Popularity
32Value
54
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 21 hours
−4% $67.29
Buy Now

Winner

The Outer Worlds 2 wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

5
Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition
5 of 14 metrics
The Outer Worlds 2
9 of 14 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$29.99 Wins
$67.29 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$7.49 Wins
$49.96 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-4% Wins
Sales Frequency
9 price changes -
53 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
94/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
76.5% positive Wins
73.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
310 -
8.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
237 -
6.0K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
73 Wins
2.2K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
19 -
540 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
8.2K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
48 Wins
Supported Languages
0 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2023 -
Oct 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleMass Effect 2 (2010) Edition

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Wait for SaleThe Outer Worlds 2

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition
The Outer Worlds 2

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition

Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition

1 Store
Steam
Steam$29.99Buy Now
The Outer Worlds 2

The Outer Worlds 2

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −4% $67.29Buy Now
Steam
Steam +4% $69.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

76% positive (310 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 94/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
310 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$29.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Player count surging +60%
32 concurrent players — niche audience

The Outer Worlds 2

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

73% positive (8,173 reviews) — mostly positive
8,173 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$67.29 — high price
4% off — minor discount

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

443 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsMass Effect 2 (2010) EditionThe Outer Worlds 2
Release Date
May 15, 2023
October 29, 2025
Developers
BioWare
Obsidian Entertainment
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Xbox Game Studios
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
48

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition

No PC requirements data available

The Outer Worlds 2

Recommended

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 03:53 PM UTC

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