Indiana Jones and the Great Circle vs The Outer Worlds 2
Stealth-heavy Indy nostalgia versus Obsidian's sharp satire — pick your adventure tone.
Updated 3d ago
Deserves your Game Pass queue slot — Great Circle holds its own next to Last Crusade, and the April 2025 PS5 port added native 4K Pro support.
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 15; 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 15.
| Measure | Indiana Jones and the Great Circle | The Outer Worlds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Value The Outer Worlds 2 wins on value | ||
| Price now | $41.99 −40% · GOG | $41.99 −40% · Microsoft Store |
| All-time low | $35.69 | $34.99 |
| Cost / hour | $2.62/hr $41.99 · 16 h main story | $2.27/hr $41.99 · 18 h main story |
| Off its low | +18% low was Jul 2026 | +20% low was Jun 2026 |
| Main story | 16 h | 18 h |
| Health Indiana Jones and the Great Circle wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 90% 20k reviews | 74% 9k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 82% 334 votes · vs 90% lifetime · souring | 70% 114 votes · vs 74% lifetime |
| Peak players | 1,398 Jul 2026 · ↑ 20% MoM | 1,268 Jul 2026 · ↑ 20% MoM |
| Launch peak | 17% of Dec 2024 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 | — |
| All-time peak | 8,242 Dec 2024 | 18,187 Nov 2025 · now at 7% |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 3 months ago | 6 weeks ago |
| Patch cadence | 1 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.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
The narrative and cinematic immersion, rivaling the best Indy films, is what high-hour players consistently celebrate.
Hand-to-hand combat and clunky gunplay are the persistent friction points that mar the otherwise polished adventure.
from our May 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 Indiana Jones and the Great Circle if
- You crave stealth adventure and don't mind being forced into disguise mechanics
- You're an Indy franchise fan who wants the tone to carry the experience
- You have Game Pass and want a 16-hour main campaign with 90% positive reviews
Pick The Outer Worlds 2 if
- You play RPGs for companion banter and reactionary quest writing
- You forgive imperfect shooting when the dialogue makes you snort
- You prefer corporate satire over museum-dash globetrotting
Bottom line
If you want polished stealth with Indy charm, pick Great Circle; if you love Obsidian dialogue and companion-driven RPGs, pick Outer Worlds 2 despite its softer gunplay.