Avowed vs The Outer Worlds 2
Obsidian's 2025 RPGs offer two flavors of depth: Avowed's personal fantasy and Outer Worlds 2's satirical scope.
Smarter than the Skyrim-killer pitch suggested; smaller, too — Avowed is Obsidian writing in a tighter playground than fans hoped 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.
Steam popularity
Avowed
May 2026 peak CCU 587 ↓ 38% MoM
All-time peak 19,161
The Outer Worlds 2
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Key differences
World scope
Avowed is a smaller, tighter ~35-hour fantasy world.
Outer Worlds 2 uses zone-based maps, not seamless sandboxes.
Combat style
Avowed features first-person fantasy combat with a real loot loop.
Outer Worlds 2 has gunplay a notch behind dedicated shooters.
Tone and focus
Avowed emphasizes personal connection and choices in Eora's lore.
Outer Worlds 2 sharpens corporate satire with essential companions.
Which one is for you?
Pick Avowed if
- You prefer first-person fantasy combat with a loot loop
- You want a tighter, hand-crafted fantasy world
- You enjoy Pillars of Eternity or New Vegas writing style
Pick The Outer Worlds 2 if
- You love Fallout New Vegas and want similar RPG depth
- You enjoy light corporate-dystopia satire
- You value companion writing and reactivity
Bottom line
Choose Avowed for a personal fantasy story, or Outer Worlds 2 for satirical scope and companion depth — both deliver on Obsidian's writing strengths.