Outer Wilds

In plain English

Space-flight mystery with a 22-minute time loop. Disorienting zero-gravity flying.

Good if you enjoy: Astronomy, space, mysteries.

Skills it builds: curiosity, deduction, note-taking.

How long: about 17 hours to finish the main story.

What to play before and after

1. Return of the Obra DinnLevel 3 · easier
2. FirewatchLevel 2 · easier
3. Outer WildsLevel 4 · you are here
4. The WitnessLevel 4 · similar

How easy is it?

Controls

4 of 5

Camera

5 of 5

Fast reactions

3 of 5

Punishing

3 of 5

Reading

4 of 5

1 is easiest, 5 is hardest.