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Games like The Outer Worlds

2019PC · PS · Xbox · Switch

24 games that share what The Outer Worlds does well: open world, shooter and sci-fi. Each one shows critic and player scores, how long it takes to beat, and the cheapest way to play it.

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24 picks · prices as of Oct 16, 2026

The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition
2023PC · PS · Xbox
The Outer Worlds series, space
Critics
unknown
Players
74%
Steam
To beat
~42h
IGDB
$39.99
In Game Pass
Starfield
2023PC · PS · Xbox
Space, action RPG
Critics
85
IGDB
Players
58%
Steam
To beat
~101h
IGDB
$26.99~~was $49.99~~−46%
In Game Pass
The Outer Worlds 2
2025PC · PS · Xbox
The Outer Worlds series, space
Critics
83
IGDB
Players
72%
Steam
To beat
~45h
IGDB
$69.99
In Game Pass
Atomic Heart
2023PC · PS · Xbox
FPS, Action-Adventure
Critics
76
Metacritic
Players
81%
Steam
To beat
~22h
IGDB
$11.99~~was $59.99~~Historical low
Star Wars Outlaws
2024PC · PS · Xbox · Switch
Space, choices matter
Critics
80
IGDB
Players
71%
Steam
To beat
~49h
IGDB
$62.99~~was $69.99~~−10%
In Game Pass · PS Plus · Ubisoft+
Everspace 2
2023PC · Mac · PS · Xbox
Space, PvE
Critics
81
Metacritic
Players
85%
Steam
To beat
~51h
IGDB
$8.59~~was $49.99~~−83%
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
2021PC · PS · Xbox · Switch
Space, choices matter
Critics
78
Metacritic
Players
93%
Steam
To beat
~19h
IGDB
$8.99~~was $59.99~~−85%
In PS Plus
Choo-Choo Charles
2022PC · Mac · PS · Xbox · Switch
Choices matter, FPS
Critics
unknown
Players
91%
Steam
To beat
~3h
IGDB
$19.99
High on Life
2022PC · PS · Xbox · Switch
FPS, comedy
Critics
69
OpenCritic
Players
89%
Steam
To beat
~11h
IGDB
$5.70~~was $39.99~~Historical low
In Game Pass
Outer Wilds
2019PC · PS · Xbox · Switch
Space, sci-fi
Critics
85
Metacritic
Players
95%
Steam
To beat
~19h
IGDB
$12.49~~was $24.99~~−50%
Rage 2
2019PC · PS · Xbox
FPS, shooter
Critics
73
Metacritic
Players
64%
Steam
To beat
~20h
IGDB
$35.09~~was $39.99~~−12%
In Game Pass · PS Plus
Multiplayer
Stalzone
2022PC
PvE, FPS
Critics
unknown
Players
72%
Steam
To beat
200h+
IGDB
Free
Free to play
Cyberpunk 2077
2020PC · Mac · PS · Xbox · Switch
Action RPG, FPS
Critics
86
Metacritic
Players
87%
Steam
To beat
~72h
IGDB
$17.99~~was $59.99~~Historical low
In PS Plus
Multiplayer
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
2014PC · Mac · PS · Xbox · Switch · Android
Space, action RPG
Critics
75
Metacritic
Players
79%
Steam
To beat
~30h
IGDB
$2.99~~was $39.99~~−93%
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
2025PC · PS · Xbox · Switch
Choices matter, Action-Adventure
Critics
89
Metacritic
Players
93%
Steam
To beat
~91h
IGDB
$23.89~~was $59.99~~−60%
In Game Pass · PS Plus
Consortium
2014PC
Space, choices matter
Critics
unknown
Players
72%
Steam
To beat
unknown
No price yet
Multiplayer
PlanetSide 2
2012PC · PS
Space, FPS
Critics
84
Metacritic
Players
80%
Steam
To beat
~31h
IGDB
Free
Free to play
Fallout: New Vegas
2010PC · Xbox
Action RPG, FPS
Critics
84
Metacritic
Players
95%
Steam
To beat
~53h
IGDB
$2.49~~was $9.99~~−75%
In Game Pass
Atomfall
2025PC · PS · Xbox
Action RPG, choices matter
Critics
74
IGDB
Players
76%
Steam
To beat
~22h
IGDB
$49.99
Slime Rancher
2017PC · Mac · PS · Xbox
FPS, open world
Critics
81
Metacritic
Players
98%
Steam
To beat
~19h
IGDB
$4.99~~was $19.99~~−75%
BioShock
2007PC
FPS, shooter
Critics
96
Metacritic
Players
93%
Steam
To beat
~16h
IGDB
$11.95~~was $13.28~~−10%
Multiplayer
Destiny 2
2017PC · PS · Xbox
Space, PvE
Critics
83
Metacritic
Players
78%
Steam
To beat
~6h
IGDB
Free
Free to play
Multiplayer
Crysis
2007PC · Xbox
FPS, shooter
Critics
91
Metacritic
Players
80%
Steam
To beat
~11h
IGDB
$9.99~~was $19.99~~−50%
In EA Play · Game Pass
Early access
Witchfire
2024PC
PvE, action RPG
Critics
unknown
Players
91%
Steam
To beat
~22h
IGDB
$39.99

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2024 · PC
Space, action RPG
92% of 4,471 Steam reviews
$16.24~~was $24.99~~−35%
MultiplayerEarly access
Black Ice
2014 · PC · Mac
Action RPG, FPS
95% of 516 Steam reviews
$19.99
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2018 · PC
Space, action RPG
90% of 2,278 Steam reviews
$4.99~~was $19.99~~−75%
Dread Delusion
2024 · PC · PS · Xbox · Switch
Action RPG, Action-Adventure
90% of 4,934 Steam reviews
$19.99
Early access
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2025 · PC
FPS, Action-Adventure
92% of 3,166 Steam reviews
$29.99
Frogmonster
2024 · PC
FPS, Action-Adventure
96% of 586 Steam reviews
$11.99~~was $19.99~~−40%