The Outer Worlds quickly became one of 2019’s standout RPGs, rivaling acclaimed titles like Disco Elysium, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, and even Kingdom Hearts 3. Developed by Obsidian, it delivered a witty, choice-driven experience that recalled the spirit of Fallout: New Vegas while offering a fresh, satirical take on corporate-dominated sci-fi worlds.

Its blend of sharp dialogue, branching narratives, and flexible character builds gave players true freedom in shaping their story. While some other RPGs of the year were truly unique, The Outer Worlds balanced humor, accessibility, and depth, giving it the chance to reach players who might need an accessible genre gateway before giving games like Disco Elysium a chance. With Outer Wilds 2 set to release soon, interest in the franchise is at an all-time high.

The LLM they used to generate this list doesn’t even know the difference between The Outer Worlds and Outer Wilds