Outward Definitive Edition similar games & best alternatives

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Outward Definitive Edition

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch • 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

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem

  • Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition

  • Sacred 2 Gold

  • Remnant: From the Ashes

  • RuneScape: Dragonwilds

  • ELDEN RING

More relaxing

Games that feels like Outward Definitive Edition but with a more relaxing feel

  • Valheim

  • Enshrouded

  • Dungeons of Sundaria

  • STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R

  • Avowed

  • DYSPLACED

Less social

Games that feels like Outward Definitive Edition but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • Divinity II: Developer's Cut

  • The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered

  • Fable Anniversary

  • The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition

  • FINAL FANTASY IX

  • Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition

More intimate

Games that feels like Outward Definitive Edition but with more focus on close relationships

  • Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition

  • Warhammer: Vermintide 2

  • Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide

  • Sker Ritual

  • Knights End

  • ELEX

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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.

Last update: 04/08/2026