Price check · Updated November 10, 2026
Outcast – Second Contact is the complete remake of the cult title which sparked the open world, action-adventure genre. Take off on an exploration of Adelpha, an alien world as beautiful as it is dangerous, where your heroic journey places the fate of two worlds in your hands.
Works best on Windows PC and Steam Deck (playable)
Best current price at WinGameStore
A guide from price history and sale dates, not a promise.
Lowest price ever: $1.00 (November 2020)
| Store | Price | Usual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WinGameStore | $1.49 | $14.99 | Buy |
| GOG | $1.49 | $14.99 | Buy |
| GamersGate | $3.50 | $34.99 | Buy |
| Fanatical | $12.54 | $14.99 | Buy |
| GameBillet | $12.59 | $14.99 | Buy |
| Gamesplanet | $13.49 | $14.99 | Buy |
| Steam | $14.99 | $14.99 | Buy |
| GreenManGaming | $14.99 | $14.99 | Buy |
| Humble Store | $14.99 | $14.99 | Buy |
| IndieGala | $14.99 | $14.99 | Buy |
| DreamGame | $14.99 | $14.99 | Buy |
Cutter Slade, an experienced elite soldier, lands on Adelpha, an alien planet where magic and advanced science exist side by side. The world is open to explore in any order, with cities to visit and hundreds of quests on offer from the start. The native Talans can be taken on in direct combat or avoided through stealth, and your arsenal and gadgets improve as you go.
Outcast - Second Contact is a remake of an older cult favorite that helped shape open-world adventure games. It is single-player, and it suits players who enjoy exploring at their own pace and are curious to see a classic reworked with modern visuals.
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| Developer | Appeal Studios |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Nacon |
| Released | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Languages | 7: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Dutch and more |
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 64bits or higher | Windows 10 64bits |
| Processor | 4th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 Processors / AMD FX® 8300 | 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 Processors / AMD Ryzen® 5 1400 |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX670 / AMD Radeon® 7950 | GeForce GTX780 / AMD Radeon® 290 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 15 GB available space | 15 GB available space |
| Sound Card | Yes | Yes |
How this game plays best, and the gear to match: a best-value pick and an upgrade for each.
Monitor for the best visuals
Show off Outcast - Second Contact on a sharp 1440p screen. The SANSUI is the budget pick; the 32-inch curved Odyssey wraps the picture around you.
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Upgrade pickSamsung Odyssey G55C 32-inch QHD Curved MonitorController
Outcast - Second Contact plays great on a controller. The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C is a cheap, reliable PC pad; the Ultimate 2 adds drift-free Hall effect sticks and a charging dock.
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Upgrade pick8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless ControllerHeadset for immersive sound
Atmosphere is half of Outcast - Second Contact. The Cloud III has rich spatial sound; the Arctis Nova 7 goes wireless with long battery life.
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Upgrade pickSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7Low-latency mouse
Fast aim in Outcast - Second Contact needs a light mouse with a quick wireless link. The G305 is a cheap lag-free wireless pick; the Superlight 2 is what pros use.
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Upgrade pickLogitech G Pro X Superlight 2Prices change often, so check the latest price on Amazon. SteelGames may earn a small commission on purchases.
The lowest recorded price is $1.00 in November 2020.
The best current price we found is $1.49 at WinGameStore, against a usual price of $14.99.
Lean wait. Lean wait. $1.49 is 49% above its lowest price on record ($1.00). Next big sale: Black Friday weekend, in 17 days.
