// Outer Wilds(2019)

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About Outer Wilds

Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop. The newest member of the space program in a small village on the planet Timber Hearth, the player navigates a space shuttle and travels across their solar system to get to the bottom of its mysteries by exploring the cosmos and gathering the knowledge hidden within each of the system's planets, left behind by another civilization in the distant past.

Release Date

May 28, 2019

Developer

Mobius Digital

Publishers

Annapurna Interactive

Outer Wilds FAQ & buying guide

What games are like Outer Wilds?

Can my PC run Outer Wilds?

Outer Wilds needs at least Nvidia GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB and 6 GB RAM.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 | AMD FX-4350
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB
Storage: 8 GB available space
Notes: Gamepad or Controller Recommended (Xbox and PS4 Natively Supported)

Is Outer Wilds worth buying?

CriticalPixel community

90/100

1 review

Steam

95% positive

'Overwhelmingly Positive', 88,244 reviews

Metacritic

Critics (IGDB)

85/100

7 critics

What Steam players say about Outer Wilds90/100

by CriticalPixel

What is Outer Wilds about?

Welcome to the Space Program! You're the newest recruit of Outer Wilds Ventures, a fledgling space program searching for answers in a strange, constantly evolving solar system. What lurks in the heart of the ominous Dark Bramble? Who built the alien ruins on the Moon? Can the endless time loop be stopped? Answers await you in the most dangerous reaches of space. The planets of Outer Wilds are packed with hidden locations that change with the passage of time. Visit an underground city of before it's swallowed by sand, or explore the surface of a planet as it crumbles beneath your feet. Every secret is guarded by hazardous environments and natural catastrophes. Strap on your hiking boots, check your oxygen levels, and get ready to venture into space. Use a variety of unique gadgets to probe your surroundings, track down mysterious signals, decipher ancient alien writing, and roast the perfect marshmallow.

ExplorationSpaceMysteryStory RichAdventureGreat SoundtrackAtmosphericPuzzle

Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy Outer Wilds?

Right now the lowest price for Outer Wilds we're tracking is $10.89 at Loaded — 56% below Steam's $24.99. We compare 8 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Outer Wilds has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Outer Wilds is $10.49 at Instant Gaming on August 1, 2026. The current best price is about 4% above that low.

Is Outer Wilds worth buying?

Based on 1 community review on CriticalPixel, Outer Wilds has an average score of 90.0/100. Read the individual reviews on this page to see what players liked and disliked.

Can my PC run Outer Wilds?

The minimum system requirements for Outer Wilds are — OS: Windows 10; CPU: Intel Core i5-2300 | AMD FX-4350; GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB; RAM: 6 GB RAM; Storage: 8 GB available space. See the full minimum and recommended specs in the system requirements section on this page.

When was Outer Wilds released?

Outer Wilds released on May 28, 2019, developed by Mobius Digital and published by Annapurna Interactive, Limited Run Games.

What platforms is Outer Wilds available on?

Outer Wilds is available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch. It supports single player.

When do Outer Wilds prices drop?

Outer Wilds last hit a new low of $10.49 on August 1, 2026 at Instant Gaming. Current best price is $10.89. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Outer Wilds?

The cheapest Outer Wilds price right now is $10.89 at Loaded, 56% below the Steam price.

Outer Wilds price comparison across stores
Store	Edition / Region	Discount	Price	Buy link
LoadedBest price	Steam · Worldwide	-59%	$10.89	Buy Outer Wilds at Loaded
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Steam	Steam	—	$24.99	Buy Outer Wilds at Steam
Green Man Gaming	Steam · North America	—	$24.99	Buy Outer Wilds at Green Man Gaming

All-time low: $10.49 at Instant Gaming on Aug 1, 2026 — the current best price is 4% above it.

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