Kingdom Come: Deliverance II vs The Outer Worlds 2
Both games serve up sterling RPG writing, but one rewards slow medieval patience while the other races through a satirical galaxy.
Updated 26d 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 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 | Kingdom Come: Deliverance II | The Outer Worlds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Value Kingdom Come: Deliverance II wins on value | ||
| Price now | $23.79 −60% · PlayerLand | $69.99 Steam |
| All-time low | $20.99 | $34.99 |
| Cost / hour | $0.43/hr $23.79 · 55 h main story | $3.78/hr $69.99 · 18 h main story |
| Off its low | +13% 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% 196k reviews | 74% 9k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 91% 2k votes · vs 94% lifetime | 72% 89 votes · vs 74% lifetime |
| Peak players | 25,797 Aug 2026 · ↓ 12% MoM | 651 Aug 2026 · ↓ 49% MoM |
| Launch peak | 10% of Feb 2025 launch peak · as of Aug 2026 | — |
| All-time peak | 255,607 Feb 2025 | 18,187 Nov 2025 · now at 4% |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 3 months ago | 2 months 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 have 55+ hours to invest and savor slow-burn medieval questing
- You can tolerate save restrictions and prefer realistic, weighty combat
- You love dialogue-heavy RPGs where reading and talking are essential
Pick The Outer Worlds 2 if
- You need a shorter RPG you can finish in a weekend
- You value companion banter and satirical corporate storytelling more than combat
- You're a Fallout New Vegas fan eager for Obsidian's sharp writing
Bottom line
Choose KCD2 for a deep medieval epic that asks a 55-hour commitment and rewards patience; pick Outer Worlds 2 if you want a wittier, shorter RPG with snappier pacing.