Cyberpunk 2077 vs The Outer Worlds 2
Night City's neon sprawl versus Obsidian's sharp satire — pick your flavor of RPG chaos.
Updated 24d ago
Fixed since 2.0 and worth it at $18 — Night City and the writing carry it, but the build variety is thinner than the skill tree pretends.
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 Sep 8; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Sep 8.
| Measure | Cyberpunk 2077 | The Outer Worlds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Value Cyberpunk 2077 wins on value | ||
| Price now | $59.99 Humble Store | $69.99 Steam |
| All-time low | $17.99 | $34.99 |
| Cost / hour | $2.30/hr $59.99 · 26 h main story | $3.78/hr $69.99 · 18 h main story |
| Off its low | +233% low was Jun 2026 | +100% low was Jun 2026 |
| Main story | 26 h | 18 h |
| Health Cyberpunk 2077 wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 87% 979k reviews | 74% 9k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 95% 9k votes · vs 87% lifetime · improving | 72% 89 votes · vs 74% lifetime |
| Peak players | 82,779 Aug 2026 · ↓ 18% MoM | 651 Aug 2026 · ↓ 49% MoM |
| Launch peak | 10% of Dec 2020 launch peak · as of Aug 2026 | — |
| All-time peak | 830,387 Dec 2020 | 18,187 Nov 2025 · now at 4% |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 13 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Patch cadence | 0 in last 90 days | 2 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.
Cyberpunk 2077
Long-haul players credit Night City itself: 100-hour reviewers point to the density and the character writing as the reason they finished it twice.
Reviewers past 150 hours flag build sameness — different weapon specialisations end up playing alike, which flattens a second run.
from our July 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 Cyberpunk 2077 if
- You want a 26-hour main story at under $1 an hour, making it a budget pick.
- You prefer a sprawling open world to get lost in, even with some empty stretches.
- You're a fan of cyberpunk aesthetics and don't mind occasional stability issues.
Pick The Outer Worlds 2 if
- Obsidian's writing is your gold standard, especially companion banter and satire.
- You'd rather have a tight 18-hour campaign than a 100-hour sandbox.
- You're willing to pay over $2 an hour for quality narrative over quantity.
Bottom line
Pick Cyberpunk 2077 for its vast atmosphere and value, but choose Outer Worlds 2 if witty writing and companions matter more than sprawling scope.