Outer Wilds

Open-world space mystery driven by exploration and an endless time loop

Mobius Digital · Published by Annapurna Interactive · Released Jun 18, 2020

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive; 96% of 108K
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 94% of 1,189 in 30 days
Playing now: 557; peak 24h 758
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 1 year ago; May 6, 2025

What is Outer Wilds?

A single-player, open-world space adventure set in a solar system caught in an endless time loop. You pilot a ship, explore changing planets and alien ruins, follow signals, translate ancient writing, and gather clues to investigate the loop.

For you if...

+you enjoy exploring freely without marked objectives
+you like piecing together mysteries from scattered clues
+you want locations that change as time passes

Not for you if...

−you want cooperative or multiplayer space exploration
−you need discoveries to stay fresh on repeat playthroughs
−you dislike reading clues and connecting story details

What players say

96% of 108,224 reviews are positive · 94% of 1,189 in the last 30 days

Players praise the clockwork solar system, the way discoveries connect into the mystery, and the soundtrack. The most common complaints call the time loop repetitive or stressful; some players also cite limited guidance, awkward movement, and motion sickness.

Screenshots and trailer

Outer Wilds system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 | AMD FX-4350
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Storage: 8 GB available space
Notes: Gamepad or Controller Recommended (Xbox and PS4 Natively Supported)

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 31
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Verified

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Spanish - Spain, Turkish.