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 Within the Cosmos
The Outer Worlds and Within the Cosmos 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 5 years older than Within the Cosmos (2025). The Outer Worlds scores higher on Steam reviews (82.4% positive) than Within the Cosmos (40.5% 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 Within the Cosmos
Choose Within the Cosmos if you want an Action, Indie, and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Within the Cosmos launched in 2025.
Both The Outer Worlds and Within the Cosmos 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 |  Within the Cosmos | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 9.89 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.4% positive (16,855 reviews) | 40.5% positive (37 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Obsidian Entertainment | debdev |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- The Outer Worlds (2020) is 5 years older than Within the Cosmos (2025).
- The Outer Worlds scores higher on Steam reviews (82.4% positive) than Within the Cosmos (40.5% positive).
- Within the Cosmos is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than The Outer Worlds (9.89 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- The Outer Worlds is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Within the Cosmos has no Deck rating yet.
The Outer Worlds vs Within the Cosmos — FAQ
- Should I play The Outer Worlds or Within the Cosmos first?
- If you want chronology, The Outer Worlds (2020) came out before Within the Cosmos (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 and Within the Cosmos 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. Within the Cosmos doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.