Indiana Jones and the Great Circle vs The Outer Worlds 2
Stealth-puzzle adventure in the Indy universe versus an Obsidian RPG built on companion writing and corporate satire — the choice comes down to whether you want disguise mechanics or party banter.
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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 Sep 8; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Sep 8.
| Measure | Indiana Jones and the Great Circle | The Outer Worlds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Value Indiana Jones and the Great Circle wins on value | ||
| Price now | $37.79 −46% · Fanatical | $69.99 Steam |
| All-time low | $35.69 | $34.99 |
| Cost / hour | $2.35/hr $37.79 · 16 h main story | $3.78/hr $69.99 · 18 h main story |
| Off its low | +6% low was Jul 2026 | +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% 21k reviews | 74% 9k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 84% 262 votes · vs 90% lifetime · souring | 72% 89 votes · vs 74% lifetime |
| Peak players | 1,274 Aug 2026 · ↓ 9% MoM | 651 Aug 2026 · ↓ 49% MoM |
| Launch peak | 15% of Dec 2024 launch peak · as of Aug 2026 | — |
| All-time peak | 8,242 Dec 2024 | 18,187 Nov 2025 · now at 4% |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 3 months ago | 2 months 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.
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're an Xbox Game Pass subscriber who gets it day one
- You love the original Indy films and want stealth, puzzles, and exploration
- You prefer a tight 16-hour single-player campaign with no party management
Pick The Outer Worlds 2 if
- You want Fallout New Vegas-style Obsidian writing and companion reactivity
- You enjoy light corporate-dystopia satire over franchise nostalgia
- You're fine with zone-based maps instead of a seamless open world
Bottom line
Pick Indiana Jones and the Great Circle if you want a focused, stealth-driven adventure with 90% Steam approval and Game Pass access; pick The Outer Worlds 2 if companion writing and Obsidian's satire matter more to you than tight gunplay.