Avowed vs The Outer Worlds 2
Both are first-person RPGs by Obsidian, but only one leans on companion reactivity while the other bets on spell-slinging exploration.
Updated 15d ago
Dual-wielding a wand and a flintlock is genuinely great — but the open world is empty and the choices never branch, so it misses the Obsidian reactivity you came for.
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 Oct 9; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Oct 9.
| Measure | Avowed | The Outer Worlds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Value Avowed wins on value | ||
| Price now | $29.99 −40% · Microsoft Store | $34.99 −50% · Microsoft Store |
| All-time low | $29.99 | $34.99 |
| Cost / hour | $1.49/hr $29.99 · 20 h main story | $1.89/hr $34.99 · 18 h main story |
| Off its low | At its low low was Jun 2026 | At its low low was Jun 2026 |
| Main story | 20 h | 18 h |
| Health Avowed wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 77% 13k reviews | 73% 9k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 72% 136 votes · vs 77% lifetime | 57% 138 votes · vs 73% lifetime · souring |
| Peak players | 482 Sep 2026 · ↓ 63% MoM | 654 Sep 2026 · ↑ 0% MoM |
| Launch peak | 3% of Feb 2025 launch peak · as of Sep 2026 | — |
| All-time peak | 19,161 Feb 2025 | 18,187 Nov 2025 · now at 4% |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 7 months ago | 3 months ago |
| Patch cadence | 0 in last 90 days | 1 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Gold | 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.
Avowed
The combat's magic toolkit — dual-wielding wands, guns, and swords with flashy spells — keeps long-haul players coming back.
The open world feels big for no reason, and choices don't matter, leaving progression gated and exploration unrewarding for many 100-hour vets.
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 Avowed if
- You want a spellcasting power fantasy more than a systemic RPG simulation
- You already love Pillars of Eternity's world and want a first-person tour
- You're fine with linear-ish progression across four large maps
Pick The Outer Worlds 2 if
- Fallout New Vegas is still your favorite RPG and you want that swing again
- Companion banter, romance, and quest reactivity are why you play RPGs
- You enjoy light corporate-dystopia satire that doesn't take itself seriously
Bottom line
Pick Avowed if you're here for wand-and-flintlock spellcasting and already know Eora; pick Outer Worlds 2 if companion reactivity and Obsidian's sharpest writing are what you actually replay RPGs for.