Kingdom Come: Deliverance II vs The Outer Worlds 2
A medieval simulation with punishing realism versus a satirical RPG with razor-sharp writing — choose your kind of commitment.
Updated 11d ago
The quest writing and side characters are why people replay it at 500 hours — it deserves the medieval-RPG crown, if you can live with save limits and slow travel.
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 | Kingdom Come: Deliverance II | The Outer Worlds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Value Kingdom Come: Deliverance II wins on value | ||
| Price now | $23.99 −60% · GOG | $69.99 Steam |
| All-time low | $20.99 | $34.99 |
| Cost / hour | $0.44/hr $23.99 · 55 h main story | $3.78/hr $69.99 · 18 h main story |
| Off its low | +14% low was Jul 2026 | +100% low was Jun 2026 |
| Main story | 55 h | 18 h |
| Health Kingdom Come: Deliverance II wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 94% 191k reviews | 74% 9k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 89% 3k votes · vs 94% lifetime · souring | 64% 235 votes · vs 74% lifetime · souring |
| Peak players | 29,234 Jul 2026 · ↑ 22% MoM | 1,268 Jul 2026 · ↑ 20% MoM |
| Launch peak | 11% of Feb 2025 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 | — |
| All-time peak | 255,607 Feb 2025 | 18,187 Nov 2025 · now at 7% |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 6 weeks ago | 3 weeks ago |
| Patch cadence | 1 in last 90 days | 2 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Platinum | 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.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
The writing and quest design stay unmatched to 500 hours — side characters and missions are what long-haul fans replay for.
Late-game save freedom and travel pacing still grate on 100-hour veterans, though the story keeps them pushing.
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 Kingdom Come: Deliverance II if
- You loved KCD1's realistic swordplay and punishing save system.
- You want a 100-hour open-world RPG with alchemy and lockpicking.
- You enjoy historical settings with real-world place names.
Pick The Outer Worlds 2 if
- You consider Fallout New Vegas your favorite RPG.
- You play for companion banter and quest reactivity.
- You prefer first-person RPGs with sharp writing.
Bottom line
If you want punishing simulation and historical immersion, pick Kingdom Come II. If witty dialogue and companion reactivity matter more, go with The Outer Worlds 2.