Outward Definitive Edition

Open-world survival RPG where preparation matters as much as combat

Nine Dots Studio · Published by Prime Matter, Deep Silver · Released May 17, 2022

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 73% of 31K
Recent reviews: Mixed; 69% of 69 in 30 days
Playing now: 169; peak 24h 219
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 10 months ago; Oct 28, 2025

What is Outward Definitive Edition?

An open-world fantasy RPG set in Aurai, where an ordinary traveler crosses hazardous regions, fights creatures, explores dungeons, completes missions, and manages sleep, thirst, disease, and weather. It supports solo play and local or online co-op, with city rebuilding and equipment enchanting.

For you if...

+you like difficult games that provide little guidance
+you want local or online co-op exploration
+you accept lasting consequences instead of reloading saves

Not for you if...

−you dislike long walks and preparation-heavy pacing
−you want smooth, forgiving combat
−you prefer minimal survival and resource management

What players say

73% of 31,403 reviews are positive · 69% of 69 in the last 30 days

Players praise the step-based magic system, preparation before expeditions, and adventuring with a friend. Common complaints include extensive travel, tedious inventory and survival management, and clunky combat; some co-op players also object that partners do not share quest progress or rewards.

Screenshots and trailer

Outward Definitive Edition system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7 (64 Bit) / 8 (64 Bit) / 10 (64 Bit)
Processor: Intel Core i5-750 or equivalent
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 660 or equivalent
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Storage: 51 GB available space

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 72
Steam features: 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

Languages

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