Indiana Jones and the Great Circle vs The Outer Worlds 2
A first-person franchise homage versus an RPG about choosing your own satire—which one fits your play style?
Updated 16d ago
Deserves your Game Pass queue slot — Great Circle holds its own next to Last Crusade, and the April 2025 PS5 port added native 4K Pro support.
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 | Indiana Jones and the Great Circle | The Outer Worlds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Value Indiana Jones and the Great Circle wins on value | ||
| Price now | $36.11 −48% · GreenManGaming | $69.99 Steam |
| All-time low | $35.69 | $34.99 |
| Cost / hour | $2.25/hr $36.11 · 16 h main story | $3.78/hr $69.99 · 18 h main story |
| Off its low | +1% vs $35.69 low | +100% low was Jun 2026 |
| Main story | 16 h | 18 h |
| Health Indiana Jones and the Great Circle wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 90% 20k reviews | 74% 9k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 85% 316 votes · vs 90% lifetime · souring | 64% 235 votes · vs 74% lifetime · souring |
| Peak players | 1,398 Jul 2026 · ↑ 20% MoM | 1,268 Jul 2026 · ↑ 20% MoM |
| Launch peak | 17% of Dec 2024 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 | — |
| All-time peak | 8,242 Dec 2024 | 18,187 Nov 2025 · now at 7% |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 8 weeks ago | 3 weeks ago |
| Patch cadence | 2 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.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
The narrative and cinematic immersion, rivaling the best Indy films, is what high-hour players consistently celebrate.
Hand-to-hand combat and clunky gunplay are the persistent friction points that mar the otherwise polished adventure.
from our May 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 Indiana Jones and the Great Circle if
- You love the Indiana Jones films and want a faithful game adaptation.
- You prefer stealth and puzzles over complex skill trees and stats.
- You are an Xbox Game Pass subscriber looking for a day-one title.
Pick The Outer Worlds 2 if
- You consider Fallout New Vegas the high point of Obsidian's work.
- You play RPGs for companion banter and meaningful dialogue choices.
- You enjoy corporate dystopia satire with a lighter tone.
Bottom line
If franchise nostalgia and stealth-adventure are your priority, pick Indiana Jones. If you want deep role-playing and choice-driven narratives, go with The Outer Worlds 2.