10 Small Video Games That Left HUGE Impacts

Developer Mobius Digital’s Outer Wilds is best summarised as Groundhog Day in space. It sees players take on the role of an intrepid astronaut who’s about to set out on their first space exploration. However, players soon find themselves in a 22-minute time loop which resets when the sun goes supernova.

It’s therefore up to players to use this time wisely to explore the various locations scattered across the solar system to piece together the larger story at hand.

Outer Wilds is a game all about exploration and discovery where it’s up to players to find these answers for themselves. Uncovering new clues and secrets which take players deeper into the solar system never fails to generate a sense of wonder, and it’s this pure sense of adventure which keeps Outer Wilds as exciting and enticing to play.

Each world area is unique, and the soundtrack is easily one of the best in recent years. But, despite its small scale, Outer Wilds has a lot of heart. And as players near the finale, the game dives into profound explorations of time and existence which places everything in a new perspective.

Outer Wilds is game that needs to be played to understand its genius.