Avowed vs The Outer Worlds 2
Obsidian's two 2025 RPGs serve different appetites — one for tight fantasy lore, the other for satirical sci-fi companions.
Updated 11d ago
Dual-wielding a wand and a flintlock is genuinely great — but the open world is empty and the choices never branch, so it misses the Obsidian reactivity you came for.
Obsidian writing is back at full peak — Outer Worlds 2 sharpens what the first game whispered, with companions and corporate satire that finally feel essential.
By the numbers
Prices checked Aug 7; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Aug 7.
| Measure | Avowed | The Outer Worlds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Value Avowed wins on value | ||
| Price now | $29.99 −40% · Steam | $69.99 Steam |
| All-time low | $29.99 | $34.99 |
| Cost / hour | $1.49/hr $29.99 · 20 h main story | $3.78/hr $69.99 · 18 h main story |
| Off its low | At its low low was Jun 2026 | +100% low was Jun 2026 |
| Main story | 20 h | 18 h |
| Health Avowed wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 77% 13k reviews | 74% 9k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 72% 242 votes · vs 77% lifetime | 64% 235 votes · vs 74% lifetime · souring |
| Peak players | 1,007 Jul 2026 · ↑ 16% MoM | 1,268 Jul 2026 · ↑ 20% MoM |
| Launch peak | 5% of Feb 2025 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 | — |
| All-time peak | 19,161 Feb 2025 | 18,187 Nov 2025 · now at 7% |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 5 months ago | 3 weeks ago |
| Patch cadence | 0 in last 90 days | 2 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Gold | Gold |
Shared scale — same months across the bottom, same player-count axis up the side, so the two lines are directly comparable. A shorter line means a younger game.
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
Avowed
The combat's magic toolkit — dual-wielding wands, guns, and swords with flashy spells — keeps long-haul players coming back.
The open world feels big for no reason, and choices don't matter, leaving progression gated and exploration unrewarding for many 100-hour vets.
from our August 2026 verdict
The Outer Worlds 2
The witty satire, memorable characters, and goofy tone keep players engaged for hundreds of hours.
Frequent fatal crashes and unstable saves after patches plague long-term playthroughs.
from our May 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Avowed if
- You prefer a tighter fantasy RPG with hand-crafted world and lore from Pillars of Eternity.
- You enjoy first-person combat with stamina management and gradual skill unlock.
- You have about 35 hours to complete a focused RPG experience.
Pick The Outer Worlds 2 if
- Fallout New Vegas is your favorite RPG and you want more Obsidian satire.
- You crave deep companion interactions and dialogue reactivity as core.
- You prefer zone-based exploration with light corporate dystopia humor.
Bottom line
Choose Avowed if you want a focused fantasy lore dive; pick The Outer Worlds 2 for standout companion writing and satirical sci-fi.