The Outer Worlds 2 Vs. Avowed: Which Game Is Best?
Obsidian had an impressive year in 2025, releasing two of the biggest games: one set in a sci-fi universe and the other in a medieval fantasy world. Both are first- and third-person RPGs offering numerous choices that influence the story and companions' fates throughout the journey. These games brought back a focused RPG experience, moving away from the recent trend of sprawling open worlds, while featuring great combat and stunning visuals.
Comparing Story and Engagement
While Avowed delivers a decent story, it plays it quite safe. The narrative feels sterile and low stakes, making it hard to connect deeply with the characters. The mental voice mechanic has been executed more effectively in other games, and the story largely follows a predictable path.
“The voice in the head pull had been done before and in better ways, and everything that happened was pretty much by the book.”
In contrast, The Outer Worlds 2 does not reinvent RPG storytelling but offers a much more engaging experience. The revenge-driven plot is solid, and the missions feel far more compelling and immersive.
“The revenge plot is done well enough, but it's the missions that you go on that feel so much more engaging here.”
Summary
Both games have their strengths, but The Outer Worlds 2 stands out as the more captivating RPG experience thanks to its engaging missions and emotional depth compared to the safer, more conventional story of Avowed.
Author’s summary: In 2025, Obsidian’s two major RPGs revived focused storytelling and gameplay, with The Outer Worlds 2 offering a more thrilling and emotionally engaging journey than the safer narrative of Avowed.
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