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The Outer Worlds - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

The Outer Worlds

Obsidian EntertainmentReleased October 23, 2020
GameValio recommendation58Maybe

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

  • Losing players
  • Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
  • Highly rated (24,288 reviews)
Why “Maybe”
58out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 58 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

2 stores · lowest price first

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value51/100
  • R$143.69: mid-range price
  • 10% off: minor discount

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now R$143.69Lowest recorded R$39.04Full price R$159.90
Quality82/100
  • 83% positive (24,288 reviews): mostly positive
  • Metacritic 82/100: high marks from professional reviewers
  • 24,288 reviews: large sample

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 83% · Very PositivePositive 20kNegative 4k
Popularity35/100
  • Players down 38% in recent days
  • 26 concurrent players: niche audience
  • 24,288 total reviews: proven game with large community

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 26Peak in period 99

Game details

Developers
Obsidian Entertainment
Publishers
Xbox Game Studios, Private Division
Release date
October 23, 2020
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
68
Steam recs
24,303
Official website
www.theouterworlds.com
Supported languages
11 languages, 1 with full audioSee the list

English (audio) · French · Italian · German · Spanish - Spain · Japanese · Korean · Polish · Russian · Portuguese - Brazil · Simplified Chinese

Categories
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support +5See the list

Single-player · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Steam Trading Cards · Steam Cloud · Remote Play on Tablet · Remote Play on TV · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Outer Worlds worth buying?

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

Where can I buy The Outer Worlds cheapest?

The best current deal for The Outer Worlds is on Kinguin for R$143.69.

That's a 10% discount.

What type of game is The Outer Worlds?

The Outer Worlds is categorized as: RPG.

What platforms is The Outer Worlds available on?

The Outer Worlds is available on: Windows.

When was The Outer Worlds released?

The Outer Worlds was released on October 23, 2020.

How many people are playing The Outer Worlds?

According to recent data, The Outer Worlds has approximately 26 concurrent players yesterday.

Is The Outer Worlds on sale right now?

The Outer Worlds is currently 10% off on Kinguin for R$143.69.

Who made The Outer Worlds?

Developed by: Obsidian Entertainment

Published by: Xbox Game Studios, Private Division

What are the best deals for The Outer Worlds?

We're currently tracking 2 deals for The Outer Worlds across different stores:

  • Kinguin: R$143.69 (-10%)
  • Steam: R$159.90
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