The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered vs The Outer Worlds 2
Obsidian's sharp satire versus Bethesda's nostalgic scale — both bring RPG pedigree, but one trusts you to wander.
Updated 11d ago
Shivering Isles and the Daedric questlines hold up 20 years on — but a stutter-riddled UE5 port and a year of dev silence make this one to wait for on sale.
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 | The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered | The Outer Worlds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Value The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered wins on value | ||
| Price now | $30.09 −40% · GreenManGaming | $69.99 Steam |
| All-time low | $28.36 | $34.99 |
| Cost / hour | $1.73/hr $30.09 · 17 h main story | $3.78/hr $69.99 · 18 h main story |
| Off its low | +6% low was Nov 2025 | +100% low was Jun 2026 |
| Main story | 17 h | 18 h |
| Health Too close to call | ||
| Steam reviews | 76% 70k reviews | 74% 9k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 50% 488 votes · vs 76% lifetime · souring | 64% 235 votes · vs 74% lifetime · souring |
| Peak players | 2,633 Jul 2026 · ↑ 5% MoM | 1,268 Jul 2026 · ↑ 20% MoM |
| All-time peak | 140,837 May 2025 · now at 2% | 18,187 Nov 2025 · now at 7% |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 13 months ago | 3 weeks ago |
| Patch cadence | 0 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.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
The quest design and world charm hold up over 100 hours — the Shivering Isles and Daedric questlines are what veterans replay.
The stutter and crash-riddled UE5 port is the wall long-time players hit, made worse by a year of silence from the devs.
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 The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered if
- You played Oblivion in 2006 and want the exact game with better visuals
- You love handcrafted side quests and don't mind rough edges
- You're fine with leveled scaling putting bandits in daedric armor
Pick The Outer Worlds 2 if
- Fallout New Vegas is your favorite RPG and you want that Obsidian writing
- Companion banter, reactivity, and romance are essential to your experience
- You prefer a tight, curated story over an open world to explore
Bottom line
Choose Oblivion if nostalgia and Cyrodiil's scale matter most; pick Outer Worlds 2 if you want modern Obsidian writing and essential companion dynamics.