Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 127 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Story: 110 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Audio: 44 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- No recurring complaint surfaced in 300 sampled reviews
Based on 109k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
50% of themes are praise50% are divided0% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
127 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
If I am being completely honest, nothing has ever compared to Outer Wilds when it comes to the discovery and exploration.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
110 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The story is heartwarming yet sad and my hyperfixation would let me talk about it for hours and hours on end.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
44 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
You can fly out at your own leisure, backed by an amazing soundtrack/soundscape.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
18 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Outer Wilds stands as a masterclass in game design, boasting an exceptional soundtrack, an engaging narrative and breathtaking visuals.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
8 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
At the same time, no puzzle is too hard; and if you do hit a roadblock, you can (thanks to the game's highly nonlinear design) simply move on to a different area and there you might just find the key to solving your first problem.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay127 reviews
Story110 reviews
Audio44 reviews
Graphics18 reviews
Difficulty8 reviews
Divided opinion
Controls100% still recommend
Co-op80% still recommend
Crashes50% still recommend
Interface100% still recommend
Combat67% still recommend
Players complain
No recurring complaints in this sample.
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
- DualSense Controller Support
- DualShock Controller Support
- Full controller support
- Gamepad Recommended
Store features
- Adjustable Text Size
- Camera Comfort
- Color Alternatives
- Custom Volume Controls
- Family Sharing
- Keyboard Only Option
- Playable without Timed Input
- Remote Play on Phone
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Lowest ever recorded
$12.49$24.99−50%
That's the lowest price we've ever recorded.
8 points recordedtoday · $12.49
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