Choose Fallout 3
Choose Fallout 3 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 9,805 Steam reviews back the pick.
Fallout 3 vs The Outer Worlds
Fallout 3 and The Outer Worlds 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. Fallout 3 (2008) is 12 years older than The Outer Worlds (2020). The Outer Worlds scores higher on Steam reviews (82.4% positive) than Fallout 3 (80.3% 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
Choose The Outer Worlds if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 82.4% positive across 16,855 reviews.
Both Fallout 3 and The Outer Worlds sit in RPG on Steam, 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
 Fallout 3 |  The Outer Worlds | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2008 | 2020 |
| Genres | RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 80.3% positive (9,805 reviews) | 82.4% positive (16,855 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bethesda Game Studios | Obsidian Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Fallout 3 (2008) is 12 years older than The Outer Worlds (2020).
- The Outer Worlds scores higher on Steam reviews (82.4% positive) than Fallout 3 (80.3% positive).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Fallout 3 vs The Outer Worlds — FAQ
- Which is better, Fallout 3 or The Outer Worlds?
- On Steam reviews The Outer Worlds scores higher (82.4% positive) than Fallout 3 (80.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Outer Worlds is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Fallout 3 or The Outer Worlds first?
- If you want chronology, Fallout 3 (2008) came out before The Outer Worlds (2020). 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 Fallout 3 and The Outer Worlds 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.