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Half-Life 2: Episode One vs Outer Wilds
Side by side on what we actually measure: scores and review counts from Steam, price against the lowest we've ever recorded, and peak concurrent players from our own hourly sampling.
Half-Life 2: Episode OneHalf-Life 2 has sold over 4 million copies worldwide, and earned over 35 Game of the Year Awards. Episode One is the first in a series of games that reveal the aftermath of Half-Life 2 and launch a journey beyond City 17. Also features two multiplayer games. Half-Life 2 not required.
Outer WildsAn open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.
| Half-Life 2: Episode One | Outer Wilds | |
|---|---|---|
| Metacritic | 87/100 | 85/100 |
| Steam reviews | 25,808 | 89,084 |
| Price now | — | $14.99 (−40%) |
| Historic low | — | $14.99 — that's now |
| Peak players | 9 | 1,923 |
| Playing now | 9 | 1,369 |
| Released | 2006 | 2019 |
| Platforms | PC | PC, PS4, Series X|S, Switch, Xbox One |
| Genres | Post-apocalyptic, Science fiction, First-person shooter | Metroidbrainia, Science fiction, Action-adventure game |
| Developer | Valve | Mobius Digital |
| Publisher | Valve | Annapurna Interactive |
| Languages | 17 | 12 |
| DLC | 1 | 2 |
| Steam Deck | Playable | Verified |
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Steam price for the United States, in dollars, tax excluded.