Outer WildsVSRed Matter
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Outer Wilds
Better Deal· Kinguin
Red Matter
Better Deal· KinguinWinner
Outer Wilds wins 14 of 15 head-to-head metrics.
Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
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 time
Score Breakdown
How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability
Outer Wilds
Quality
Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.
Value
Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.
Red Matter
Quality
Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
Popularity
Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Outer Wilds
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 | AMD Radeon RX 580
- Storage: 8 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Gamepad or Controller Recommended (Xbox and PS4 Natively Supported)
Red Matter
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: i5-6500 or Greater CPU
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 980 or AMD R9 390 GPU or greater
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Outer Wilds or Red Matter?
Outer Wilds won the comparison against Red Matter 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 Outer Wilds worth buying over Red Matter?
Based on the metrics, Outer Wilds 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. Outer Wilds currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 06:01 PM UTC