The Expanse: A Telltale Series vs The Outer Worlds 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Expanse: A Telltale Series wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Expanse: A Telltale Series is $62.91 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | The Expanse: A Telltale Series | The Outer Worlds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 57 | 54 |
| Quality | 74 | 62 |
| Value | 61 | 55 |
| Popularity | 27 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.55 | $65.46 |
| Steam Review Score | 76.1% positive | 72.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 8 | 299 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
The Expanse: A Telltale Series
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$2.55−90%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$2.67−89%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$3.29−87%Buy The Outer Worlds 2
Side by side over time
The Expanse: A Telltale SeriesThe Outer Worlds 2
Details and requirements
| Item | The Expanse: A Telltale Series | The Outer Worlds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 20, 2023 | October 29, 2025 |
| Developers | Deck Nine | Obsidian Entertainment |
| Publishers | Telltale | Xbox Game Studios |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-bit Operating System | Windows 10/11 with updates |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD FX-8350, 4.00 GHz / Intel Core i5-3470, 3.20 GHz | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X / Intel Core i7-10700K |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Radeon RX 590, 8 GB / GeForce GTX 1060, 6 GB | AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT / Nvidia RTX 3080 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 20 GB available space | 110 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: The Expanse: A Telltale Series or The Outer Worlds 2?
The Expanse: A Telltale Series won the comparison against The Outer Worlds 2 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 The Expanse: A Telltale Series worth buying over The Outer Worlds 2?
Based on the metrics, The Expanse: A Telltale Series 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 Expanse: A Telltale Series currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:52 PM UTC