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 Surround Sound. 5,622 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Outer Worlds 2 vs Avowed
The Outer Worlds 2 and Avowed 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. Both released in 2025. Avowed scores higher on Steam reviews (77.7% positive) than The Outer Worlds 2 (74.7% 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 Avowed
Choose Avowed if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 77.7% positive across 9,178 reviews.
Both The Outer Worlds 2 and Avowed sit in RPG on Steam and both list Stereo Sound, Adjustable Difficulty, and Save Anytime, 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 |  Avowed | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 69.99 USD | 49.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.7% positive (5,622 reviews) | 77.7% positive (9,178 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Obsidian Entertainment | Obsidian Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Both released in 2025.
- Avowed scores higher on Steam reviews (77.7% positive) than The Outer Worlds 2 (74.7% positive).
- Avowed is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than The Outer Worlds 2 (49.99 USD vs. 69.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
The Outer Worlds 2 vs Avowed — FAQ
- Which is better, The Outer Worlds 2 or Avowed?
- On Steam reviews Avowed scores higher (77.7% positive) than The Outer Worlds 2 (74.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Avowed is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Are The Outer Worlds 2 and Avowed 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.
- Do The Outer Worlds 2 and Avowed both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.