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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild vs Outer Wilds

Which game takes longer to beat? Here's the side-by-side breakdown.

VS
MetricThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildOuter Wilds
Main Story50h15h
Main + Extras99h21h
Completionist189h29h
Released20172019
DeveloperNintendoMobius Digital

Verdict

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the longer game by about 78 hours on a typical playthrough (99h vs 21h for Outer Wilds).

If you only have time for one and prefer a tighter experience, Outer Wilds wraps up faster. If you want the longer ride, go with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

For completionists, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild clocks in at 189 hours total, while Outer Wilds sits at 29 hours.