Outer Wilds (2020)
- Developer
- Mobius Digital
- Publisher
- Annapurna Interactive
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Action, Adventure
- Rating
- 4.8 of 5, 104,980 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 28 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
Exploring this solar system feels like a serene, curiosity-fueled puzzle where every discovery deepens the mystery of a looping cosmos.
atmosphericmysteriouscontemplativeexploration-drivenloopingawe-inspiringpeacefully tenseopen-ended
What players say
Players describe Outer Wilds as a once-in-a-lifetime experience built entirely around learning. The game rewards curiosity with genuine discoveries, but the control scheme can feel disorienting early on. A few players get frustrated by the lack of direction and quit, though most say the payoff is enormous. Some note that its core loop makes it impossible to replay, which many consider a strength.
Screenshots
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