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The Outer Worlds is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 16 gameplay attributes and found 51 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Starfield and RoboCop: Rogue City lead the list, with Kingdom Come: Deliverance II reaching a 89/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes The Outer Worlds special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

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Year 2019Dev Obsidian Entertainment

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The closest game to The Outer Worlds is Kingdom Come: Deliverance II — scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. Starfield and RoboCop: Rogue City follow close behind.

#1Kingdom Come: Deliverance II89 #2Starfield93 #3RoboCop: Rogue City88 #4Atomic Heart89 #5Grounded87

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Games like The Outer Worlds

51 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

89

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 182KRAWG👍 85%· 153IGDB93· 4OC89· 172

Year 2025Dev Warhorse Studios · Deep SilverPlaytime ~28hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, setting medieval and historical setting, while skipping action RPG combat

93

Starfield

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSpaceSci-FiExplorationSkill TreeFirst Person

Steam👍 57%· 173KIGDB85· 9OC84· 221

Year 2023Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the first-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, deep simulation and sandbox world, while skipping co op

#3RoboCop: Rogue City

88

RoboCop: Rogue City

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiFirst Person

Steam👍 87%· 34KIGDB74· 6OC73· 114

Year 2023Dev Teyon · NaconOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting cyberpunk, while skipping open world exploration

89

Atomic Heart

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 81%· 48KIGDB72· 4OC74· 141

Year 2023Dev Mundfish · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting space

87

Grounded

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloCo-opMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 90%· 94KIGDB78· 5OC82· 58

Year 2022Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, horror tension and sandbox freedom, while skipping action RPG combat

#6Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition

88

Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

Co-opSoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 79%· 213KRAWG👍 65%· 444MC77IGDB77· 11OC76· 184

Year 2022Dev Techland · Techland PublishingPlaytime ~23hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping shooter

Steam Epic Xbox

#7Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

88

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

Co-opSoloMeleeNarrativeSkill TreeFirst Person

Steam👍 71%· 132KIGDB78· 5OC75· 80

Year 2022Dev FatsharkOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping open world exploration

#8Killing Floor 2

85

Killing Floor 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

Co-opSoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiSkill TreeFirst Person

Steam👍 88%· 129KIGDB81· 13OC78· 62

Year 2016Dev Tripwire Interactive · Iceberg InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping adventure storytelling

Steam Epic Xbox

#9Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

83

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 90%· 19KIGDB89· 12OC86· 226

Year 2024Dev MachineGames · Bethesda SoftworksOn Xbox · Switch · PC

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and stealth mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

84

Fallout 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationSkill TreeFirst Person

Steam👍 81%· 22KIGDB89· 10

Year 2008Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the first-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, survival mechanics and sandbox world, while skipping setting space

#11Fallout: New Vegas

82

Fallout: New Vegas

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationSkill TreeFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 257KRAWG👍 89%· 2.6KMC84IGDB82· 9

Year 2010Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping setting space

#12Chernobylite

85

Chernobylite

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 82%· 15KIGDB76· 3OC76· 104

Year 2021Dev The Farm 51 · All In! GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, horror tension and deep simulation, while skipping action RPG combat

#13Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

84

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 76%· 42KIGDB83· 29OC81· 136

Year 2016Dev Eidos Montréal · Feral InteractiveOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, shooter and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, stealth mechanics and setting cyberpunk, while skipping action RPG combat

#14Dead Island 2

84

Dead Island 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

Co-opSoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeFirst Person

Steam👍 77%· 26KIGDB74· 6OC75· 159

Year 2023Dev Deep Silver Dambuster Studios · Deep SilverOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping strong narrative focus

Steam Epic Xbox

#15Bright Memory: Infinite

84

Bright Memory: Infinite

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiSkill TreeFirst Person

Steam👍 92%· 40KIGDB67· 5OC63· 95

Year 2021Dev FYQD-Studio · PLAYISMOn Xbox · Android · PC

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping strong narrative focus

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to The Outer Worlds?: The closest game to The Outer Worlds is Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like The Outer Worlds?: The three closest games to The Outer Worlds are: 1. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (89/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Starfield (93/100, 14 shared attributes) 3. RoboCop: Rogue City (88/100, 10 shared attributes). All share The Outer Worlds's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 51 candidates across 16 dimensions.
Is Starfield similar to The Outer Worlds?: Yes, very much so — Starfield scores 93/100 similarity to The Outer Worlds. They share 14 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to The Outer Worlds?: The best RPG games similar to The Outer Worlds are Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Starfield, RoboCop: Rogue City and Atomic Heart. All share the RPG genre alongside other key The Outer Worlds attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to The Outer Worlds calculated?: We compare The Outer Worlds against every game in our catalog using 16 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the The Outer Worlds experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.