Outer Wilds

May 28, 2019
Developer: Mobius Digital
Platforms: Xbox Series X|SPlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)Nintendo Switch
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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.

Released: May 28, 2019
Developer: Mobius Digital
Publisher: Annapurna Interactive

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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?

Steam

95% positive

'Overwhelmingly Positive', 88,244 reviews

Metacritic

Critics (IGDB)

85/100

7 critics

What Steam players say about Outer Wilds90/100

Steam community summary by CriticalPixel

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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 $9.13 at Driffle — 63% below Steam's $24.99. We compare 12 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 $9.13 at Driffle on October 23, 2026. The current best price matches that all-time low — historically a good time to buy.

Is Outer Wilds worth buying?

95% of 88,244 Steam user reviews for Outer Wilds are positive ("Overwhelmingly Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 85. The Steam community summary on this page sums up what those players say.

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.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Outer Wilds?

The cheapest Outer Wilds price right now is $9.13 at Driffle, 63% below the Steam price.

Outer Wilds price comparison across stores
Store	Edition / Region	Discount	Price	Buy link
DriffleBest priceAll-time low	Steam · Global	—	$9.13	Buy Outer Wilds at Driffle
Loaded	Steam · Worldwide	-64%	$9.39-64%	Buy Outer Wilds at Loaded
Kinguin	Steam · Global	—	$9.56	Buy Outer Wilds at Kinguin
Gamivo	Steam · Global	—	$9.73	Buy Outer Wilds at Gamivo
GameBillet	Steam · United States	-61%	$9.76-61%	Buy Outer Wilds at GameBillet
IndieGala	Steam · Global	-61%	$9.79-61%	Buy Outer Wilds at IndieGala

All-time low: $9.13 at Driffle on Oct 23, 2026 — the current best price matches it, a good time to buy.

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