Outer Wilds vs Slime Rancher
6/10Match score
Higher community rating
Outer Wilds
+11
rating points
More player ratings
Outer Wilds
843 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Similar
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
First person
Genres
AdventureIndieSimulator
Themes
ActionOpen worldScience fiction
Features
exploration
Key Differences
Genres
Outer Wilds
Puzzle
Slime Rancher
ShooterStrategy
Themes
Outer Wilds
Mystery
Slime Rancher
-Features
Outer Wilds
space simulationastronauttime travel
Slime Rancher
farming simulatorbest debut indie game: nominee - 2017 (the game awards)the game awards - best debut indie game - nomineethe game awards 20174k ultra hd
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Outer Wilds | Slime Rancher |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | May 28, 2019 | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Rating | 87/100 (843 ratings) | 76/100 (242 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureIndiePuzzleSimulator | AdventureIndieShooterSimulatorStrategy |
| Themes | ActionMysteryOpen worldScience fiction | ActionOpen worldScience fiction |
| Features | space simulationastronauttime travelexploration | farming simulatorbest debut indie game: nominee - 2017 (the game awards)the game awards - best debut indie game - nomineethe game awards 20174k ultra hdgames with goldthe game awards - nomineepre-release public testingcuteexplorationfemale protagonist |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | First person | First person |
| Platforms | Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S | Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
Comparison Summary
Outer Wilds and Slime Rancher have a 6/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, First person, Adventure, Indie, Simulator, Action.
Outer Wilds stands out for Puzzle, Mystery, while Slime Rancher stands out for Shooter, Strategy, farming simulator, best debut indie game: nominee - 2017 (the game awards).
Outer Wilds has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, First person, Adventure are the most likely to find value in both.