// 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

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CriticalPixel community

90/100

1 review

Steam

95.67% positive

'Overwhelmingly Positive', 84,488 reviews

Metacritic

Critics (IGDB)

85/100

7 critics

What Steam players say about Outer Wilds90/100

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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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Right now the lowest price for Outer Wilds we're tracking is $10.72 at Kinguin — 28% below Steam's $14.99. We compare 6 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 $6.83 at Instant Gaming on July 8, 2026. The current best price is about 57% 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.

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 $6.83 on July 8, 2026 at Instant Gaming. Current best price is $10.72. 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 $10.72 at Kinguin, 28% below the Steam price.

Outer Wilds price comparison across stores
Store	Edition / Region	Discount	Price	Buy link
KinguinBest price	Steam · Global	—	$10.72	Buy Outer Wilds at Kinguin
Instant Gaming	Steam · Global	-59%	$10.80	Buy Outer Wilds at Instant Gaming
YuPlay	Steam · Global	-55%	$10.81	Buy Outer Wilds at YuPlay
Gamivo	Steam · Global	—	$10.91	Buy Outer Wilds at Gamivo
Steam	Steam	-40%	$14.99	Buy Outer Wilds at Steam
Green Man Gaming	Steam · North America	-40%	$14.99	Buy Outer Wilds at Green Man Gaming

All-time low: $6.83 at Instant Gaming on Jul 8, 2026 — the current best price is 57% above it.

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