Outward Definitive Edition similar games & best alternatives

Outward Definitive Edition

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One • 2022

Should you play it?

No remarkable journey is achieved without great effort. In Outward, the cold of the night or an infected wound can be as dangerous as a predator lurking in the dark. Explore the vast world of Aurai solo or in Co-op. The Definitive Edition features both DLCs and quality of life improvements.

What works
  • Challenging and rewarding combat
  • Deep survival and crafting systems
  • Immersive open world exploration
  • Unique magic and skill customization
  • Excellent co-op multiplayer experience
Things to keep in mind
  • Steep learning curve and initial difficulty
  • Lack of fast travel causes tedious travel
  • Some clunky controls and janky animations
  • Minimal story and voice acting
  • Long travel times without mounts

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Outward Definitive Edition: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Intimacy.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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