While the acoustic comforts of a home stereo are typically recommended when listening to vinyl, Outer Wilds requires a different setting. You’ll want to lug your audio rig into the wilderness and plant it amongst nature, where you can truly soak yourself in darkness drenched star-gazing. Composer Andrew Prahlow’s prolific score is the kind of hopeful, transcendent soundtrack that instantly readjusts your demeanor to a state of awe, reminding you just how vast the universe is. There’s no better way to explore your inner self — proverbially roasting marshmallows alongside banjo strumming — than with this beautiful, poignant masterpiece of an album.  Even more secrets await within its grooves, but we’d be remiss in revealing those here and spoiling a delightful surprise.

Best International Indie Game Winner - Pégases Awards 2020

Game of the Year Winner - Polygon 2019

Game of the Year Winner - Eurogamer 2019

Best Indie Game Winner - Golden Joystick Awards 2019

Statue of Liberty Award for Best World Winner - New York Game Awards 2019

Seumas McNally Grand Prize Winner - Independent Games Festival Awards 2015

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