Choose The Outer Worlds
Choose The Outer Worlds if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 16,855 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Outer Worlds vs Starwisp Hyperdrive
The Outer Worlds and Starwisp Hyperdrive 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. The Outer Worlds (2020) is 4 years older than Starwisp Hyperdrive (2024). Starwisp Hyperdrive scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than The Outer Worlds (82.4% 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 Starwisp Hyperdrive
Choose Starwisp Hyperdrive if you want an Adventure and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Starwisp Hyperdrive launched in 2024.
Both The Outer Worlds and Starwisp Hyperdrive 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
 The Outer Worlds |  Starwisp Hyperdrive | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | RPG | Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.4% positive (16,855 reviews) | 91.7% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Obsidian Entertainment | Ghost Cat Games |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- The Outer Worlds (2020) is 4 years older than Starwisp Hyperdrive (2024).
- Starwisp Hyperdrive scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than The Outer Worlds (82.4% positive).
- The Outer Worlds is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Starwisp Hyperdrive has no Deck rating yet.
The Outer Worlds vs Starwisp Hyperdrive — FAQ
- Should I play The Outer Worlds or Starwisp Hyperdrive first?
- If you want chronology, The Outer Worlds (2020) came out before Starwisp Hyperdrive (2024). 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 and Starwisp Hyperdrive 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.
- Does The Outer Worlds run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Outer Worlds is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Starwisp Hyperdrive doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.