Dragon Age: The Veilguard vs The Outer Worlds 2
One trusts you to parry and detonate; the other trusts you to talk your way through corporate dystopia.
Updated 11d ago
Better than its 40 player score, weaker than its 80 from critics — the combat nails it, but no companion ever disagrees with you.
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 Aug 7; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Aug 7.
| Measure | Dragon Age: The Veilguard | The Outer Worlds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Value Dragon Age: The Veilguard wins on value | ||
| Price now | $20.99 −65% · Steam | $69.99 Steam |
| All-time low | $17.99 | $34.99 |
| Cost / hour | $0.74/hr $20.99 · 28 h main story | $3.78/hr $69.99 · 18 h main story |
| Off its low | +17% low was Jun 2026 | +100% low was Jun 2026 |
| Main story | 28 h | 18 h |
| Health The Outer Worlds 2 wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 68% 45k reviews | 74% 9k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 62% 244 votes · vs 68% lifetime · souring | 64% 235 votes · vs 74% lifetime · souring |
| Peak players | 1,235 Jul 2026 · ↑ 10% MoM | 1,268 Jul 2026 · ↑ 20% MoM |
| All-time peak | 60,656 Nov 2024 · now at 2% | 18,187 Nov 2025 · now at 7% |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 19 months ago | 3 weeks 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.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Players who stuck with it credit the prime-and-detonate combat and the romances, and several say they enjoyed it far more than they expected to.
Series veterans say the writing lost its moral weight and that Thedas here feels generic next to Origins.
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 Dragon Age: The Veilguard if
- You prefer action combat over tactical pause-and-order.
- You are new to Dragon Age and want a self-contained 40-hour story.
- You want a polished fantasy RPG at a discount without needing prior save imports.
Pick The Outer Worlds 2 if
- You loved Fallout New Vegas and want Obsidian's sharp writing again.
- You prioritize deep companion interactions, reactivity, and romance.
- You enjoy satirical corporate dystopia that doesn't take itself too seriously.
Bottom line
Choose Dragon Age: The Veilguard for fluid action and a standalone story; choose The Outer Worlds 2 if you crave Obsidian's companion-driven satire.