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Steam app 753640 · updated 10 Sep 2026, 17:09 UTC

Outer Wilds

Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.

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Outer Wilds Steam header artwork
Mobius DigitalAnnapurna Interactive
670playing now
1,23924-hour peak
7,936all-time peak
1,108average, last 30 days

Game information

Updated 10 Sep 2026, 17:09 UTC
App ID
753640
Product type
Game
Developer
Mobius Digital
Publisher
Annapurna Interactive
Release date
18 Jun, 2020
Release status
Released
Early Access
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Full
Declared DRM
Achievements
31
Steam Deck
Verified
Metacritic
85

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsKeyboard Only OptionSteam CloudRemote Play on PhoneRemote Play on TabletRemote Play on TVFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller supportGamepad RecommendedDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller Support

Accessibility

Adjustable Text SizeCamera ComfortColor AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsPlayable without Timed InputStereo SoundSurround Sound

Popular tags

ExplorationSpaceMysteryStory RichAdventureGreat SoundtrackAtmosphericPuzzleOpen WorldSingleplayerIndieSci-fiHorrorFirst-PersonBeautifulPsychological HorrorEpic3DSimulationAction
About this gameFull description from Steam
Winner of Best Game at the 2020 BAFTA Games Awards and named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop. Welcome to the Space Program! You're the newest recruit of Outer Wilds Ventures, a fledgling space program searching for answers in a strange, constantly evolving solar system. Mysteries of the Solar System... What lurks in the heart of the ominous Dark Bramble? Who built the alien ruins on the Moon? Can the endless time loop be stopped? Answers await you in the most dangerous reaches of space. A World That Changes Over Time The planets of Outer Wilds are packed with hidden locations that change with the passage of time. Visit an underground city before it's swallowed by sand, or explore the surface of a planet as it crumbles beneath your feet. Every secret is guarded by hazardous environments and natural catastrophes. Grab Your Intergalactic Hiking Gear! Strap on your hiking boots, check your oxygen levels, and get ready to venture into space. Use a variety of unique gadgets to probe your surroundings, track down mysterious signals, decipher ancient alien writing, and roast the perfect marshmallow.
Content & age ratings4 regional ratings

Regional ratings

DEJUS10Violência · Drogas ilícitas
ESRBe10Alcohol Reference · Fantasy Violence
IGRS15Rokok dan/atau rokok elektronik, minuman beralkohol, narkotika, psikotropika, dan/atau zat adiktif lainnya · Kekerasan
PEGI7Mild Violence · Fear
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 | AMD FX-4350 Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB Storage: 8 GB available space Additional Notes: Gamepad or Controller Recommended (Xbox and PS4 Natively Supported)

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 | AMD Radeon RX 580 Storage: 8 GB available space Additional Notes: Gamepad or Controller Recommended (Xbox and PS4 Natively Supported)

macOS

Minimum: Recommended:

Linux

Minimum: Recommended:
Supported languages13 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
French
Italian
German
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese - Brazil
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Spanish - Latin America
Spanish - Spain
Turkish

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

31 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
You've met a terrible fate.Hidden achievement
Hey, what's this button do?Hidden achievement
HotshotHidden achievement
It was worth a shot.Hidden achievement
Beginner's LuckHidden achievement
RigidbodyHidden achievement
From the Hearth to the MoonAchievement
Deep ImpactHidden achievement
Harmonic ConvergenceAchievement
It belongs in a museum!Hidden achievement

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