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The Outer Worlds
RPG
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Cloud
Remote Play on Tablet
Remote Play on TV
Family Sharing

The Outer Worlds is an award-winning single-player RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. As you explore a space colony, the character you decide to become will determine how this player-driven story unfolds. In the colony's corporate equation, you are the unplanned variable.

Developers: Obsidian Entertainment
Publishers: Private Division
Release Date: Oct 23, 2020
Price (USD): $29.99
Current Players: 713

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Very Positive(82%)
humor and writing
meaningful choices
art style
environment design
companions
length of the game
DLCs
playstyles
compared to Fallout
corporate satire
repetitive gameplay
performance issues
shallow story
combat depth
fetch quests
The general sentiment about the game is largely mixed, with players praising the humor and world-building alongside meaningful choices and diverse characters. However, the game is often critiqued for its repetitive gameplay and technical issues, such as poor optimization. Though many find its satire of corporate themes humorous and engaging, the game is often considered shallow and lacking true depth compared to other Obsidian games. It garners comparisons to Fallout, especially New Vegas, and while it shares similarities, it falls short in certain expectations set by those earlier titles.

Positive Points

  • The game's humor and writing, particularly its satire and corporate-themed humor, are frequently praised for being sharp and entertaining.
  • Players appreciate the story's depth, with meaningful choices that affect outcomes, and well-developed companions adding richness to the narrative.
  • The art style and environment designs receive positive mentions for their vibrant and unique appearance, giving the game a distinct personality.

    • Negative Points

  • The gameplay is often described as repetitive, with many players noting the combat lacks depth and the game turns into a fetch quest marathon.
  • Performance issues, such as stutters, frame drops, and general optimization problems, are reported by several players.
  • Some reviewers criticize the game's story and character writing as shallow, lacking memorable moments or emotional engagement.

    • Mixed Points

  • The length of the game is considered both a pro and con, with some appreciating the shorter experience while others feel it lacks content.
  • The DLCs receive mixed reviews; while they offer additional content, some feel they don't enhance the experience significantly.
  • While the game is appreciated for allowing various playstyles, there's a sentiment that some mechanics, like stealth and weapon diversity, could be better developed.

    • Common Themes

  • The game is frequently compared to Fallout, especially New Vegas, due to its structure, humor, and mechanics, with varying opinions on how it measures up.
  • Many reviews mention its corporate satire as a central theme, impacting both story and world design in a way that's prominent and sometimes heavy-handed.
  • Companion interactions and the choices you make throughout the game are highlighted as important elements that influence how the game is perceived.
    • Updated 10/30/2025, 12:01:33 AM UTC
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