Choose Outward Definitive Edition
Choose Outward Definitive Edition if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 15,375 Steam reviews back the pick.
Outward Definitive Edition vs Outward 2
Outward Definitive Edition and Outward 2 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. Outward Definitive Edition (2022) is 4 years older than Outward 2 (2026). Both support cooperative play. 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 Outward 2
Choose Outward 2 if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Outward 2 launched in 2026.
Both Outward Definitive Edition and Outward 2 sit in RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online Co-op, 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
 Outward Definitive Edition |  Outward 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 73.2% positive (15,375 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Nine Dots Studio | Nine Dots Studio |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Outward Definitive Edition (2022) is 4 years older than Outward 2 (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Outward Definitive Edition is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Outward 2 has no Deck rating yet.
Outward Definitive Edition vs Outward 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Outward Definitive Edition or Outward 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Outward Definitive Edition (2022) came out before Outward 2 (2026). 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 Outward Definitive Edition and Outward 2 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 both Outward Definitive Edition and Outward 2 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Outward Definitive Edition ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Outward 2 ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Does Outward Definitive Edition run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Outward Definitive Edition is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Outward 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.