The Outer Worlds vs Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
8/10Match score
Higher community rating
The Outer Worlds
+1
rating points
More player ratings
The Outer Worlds
642 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Similar
Perspective
Same
Genres
Similar
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
First person
Genres
AdventureRole-playing (RPG)Shooter
Themes
ActionScience fiction
Features
the game awards - best narrative - winneraliensspace
Key Differences
Perspective
The Outer Worlds
-Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
Third person
Themes
The Outer Worlds
Open world
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
Comedy
Features
The Outer Worlds
the game awards - best roleplaying game - nomineethe game awards - best performance - nomineethe game awards - game of the year - nomineecharacter creationcustomizable characters
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
dialogue choicethe game awards - best action-adventure game - nomineethe game awards - best score or music - nomineeyou can pet the dogcult
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | The Outer Worlds | Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Oct 25, 2019 | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Rating | 82/100 (642 ratings) | 81/100 (380 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureRole-playing (RPG)Shooter | AdventureRole-playing (RPG)Shooter |
| Themes | ActionOpen worldScience fiction | ActionComedyScience fiction |
| Features | the game awards - best narrative - winnerthe game awards - best roleplaying game - nomineethe game awards - best performance - nomineethe game awards - game of the year - nomineealiensspacecharacter creationcustomizable charactersrpg elementscharacter customization | the game awards - best narrative - winnerdialogue choicethe game awards - best action-adventure game - nomineethe game awards - best score or music - nomineeyou can pet the dogcultdogsaliensspacesuperherobased on - comicscinematicrealismviolentexploration |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | First person | First personThird person |
| Platforms | Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S | PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S |
Comparison Summary
The Outer Worlds and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy have a 8/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, First person, Adventure, Role-playing (RPG), Shooter, Action.
The Outer Worlds stands out for Open world, the game awards - best roleplaying game - nominee, the game awards - best performance - nominee, the game awards - game of the year - nominee, while Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy stands out for Third person, Comedy, dialogue choice, the game awards - best action-adventure game - nominee.
The Outer Worlds 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.