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The Outer Worlds 2 vs Starfield

The Outer Worlds 2 and Starfield both land in RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are RPG games on Steam. Starfield (2023) is 2 years older than The Outer Worlds 2 (2025). The Outer Worlds 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (74.7% positive) than Starfield (57.8% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Which should you pick?

Choose The Outer Worlds 2

Choose The Outer Worlds 2 if you want an Action and Adventure game with Subtitle Options, Custom Volume Controls, and Adjustable Difficulty. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 74.7% positive across 5,622 reviews.

Choose Starfield

Choose Starfield if you want the Color Alternatives and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. 84,707 Steam reviews back the pick.

Both The Outer Worlds 2 and Starfield sit in RPG on Steam and both list Stereo Sound and Surround Sound, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.

Side-by-side comparison

The Outer Worlds 2 vs Starfield — Steam metadata comparison
The Outer Worlds 2 — Steam game coverThe Outer Worlds 2Starfield — Steam game coverStarfield
Released20252023
GenresAction, Adventure, RPGRPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Unsupported
Price69.99 USD49.99 USD
Steam reviews74.7% positive (5,622 reviews)57.8% positive (84,707 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersObsidian EntertainmentBethesda Game Studios

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The Outer Worlds 2 vs Starfield — FAQ

Which is better, The Outer Worlds 2 or Starfield?
On Steam reviews The Outer Worlds 2 scores higher (74.7% positive) than Starfield (57.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Outer Worlds 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play The Outer Worlds 2 or Starfield first?
If you want chronology, Starfield (2023) came out before The Outer Worlds 2 (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are The Outer Worlds 2 and Starfield similar?
They overlap on RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
The Outer Worlds 2 vs Starfield — Verdict (2026) · imho.run