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 Distant Sun
The Outer Worlds and Distant Sun 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 Distant Sun (2024). Distant Sun is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than The Outer Worlds (9.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD). 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 Distant Sun
Choose Distant Sun if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Distant Sun launched in 2024.
Both The Outer Worlds and Distant Sun 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 |  Distant Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.4% positive (16,855 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Obsidian Entertainment | Koboi Interactive |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- The Outer Worlds (2020) is 4 years older than Distant Sun (2024).
- Distant Sun is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than The Outer Worlds (9.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- The Outer Worlds is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Distant Sun has no Deck rating yet.
The Outer Worlds vs Distant Sun — FAQ
- Should I play The Outer Worlds or Distant Sun first?
- If you want chronology, The Outer Worlds (2020) came out before Distant Sun (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 Distant Sun 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. Distant Sun doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.