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The Outer WorldsVSThe Outer Worlds 2

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

The Outer Worlds

The Outer Worlds

Quality
82Popularity
35Value
63
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
−75% $7.49
Buy Now
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The Outer Worlds 2

The Outer Worlds 2

Quality
61Popularity
32Value
55
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−6% $65.47
Buy Now

Winner

The Outer Worlds wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

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The Outer Worlds
8 of 14 metrics
The Outer Worlds 2
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$29.88 Wins
$65.47 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$21.85 Wins
$49.96 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-6% Wins
Sales Frequency
27 price changes -
57 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
82/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
82.6% positive Wins
73.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
24.3K Wins
8.3K -
Positive Steam Reviews
20.1K Wins
6.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
4.2K -
2.2K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
58 -
283 Wins
Steam Recommendations
24.3K Wins
8.4K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
68 Wins
58 -
Supported Languages
11 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2020 -
Oct 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeThe Outer Worlds

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

MaybeThe Outer Worlds 2

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

Time Range:
The Outer Worlds
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

The Outer Worlds

The Outer Worlds

2 Stores
Steam
Steam −75% $7.49Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +299% $29.88View
The Outer Worlds 2

The Outer Worlds 2

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −6% $65.47Buy Now
Steam
Steam +7% $69.99View

The Outer Worlds

Quality

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

83% positive (24,283 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 82/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
24,283 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$7.49 — very accessible price
75% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

+19% player growth
51 concurrent players — niche audience
24,283 total reviews — proven game with large community

The Outer Worlds 2

Quality

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

73% positive (8,305 reviews) — mostly positive
8,305 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$65.47 — high price
6% off — minor discount

Popularity

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

-20% minor player decrease
293 concurrent players — smaller but active
Game DetailsThe Outer WorldsThe Outer Worlds 2
Release Date
October 23, 2020
October 29, 2025
Developers
Obsidian Entertainment
Obsidian Entertainment
Publishers
Xbox Game Studios, Private Division
Xbox Game Studios
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
68
58

The Outer Worlds

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K or Ryzen 5 1600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or Radeon RX 470
  • Storage: 40 GB available space

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.
Which is better: The Outer Worlds or The Outer Worlds 2?

The Outer Worlds 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 Outer Worlds worth buying over The Outer Worlds 2?

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. The Outer Worlds currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 06:18 PM UTC

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