Another World: all version differences
6 documented differences between the releases of Another World, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | SNES (NA) | Genesis (NA) | 3DO | MS-DOS | SNES | Apple IIGS | Mega Drive/Genesis | Sega CD | Windows (2006) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Title | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gameplay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Content | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Graphics | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Version differences
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TitleSNES (NA)Genesis (NA)3DO
In North America the game was renamed Out of This World to avoid confusion with the soap opera Another World, and in Japan it became Outer World; the 2011 iOS and 2018 Switch releases use Another World in both regions.1
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GameplayMS-DOS
The 1992 MS-DOS version added more hazards and more save points.2
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ContentSNESApple IIGS3DOMega Drive/Genesis
The SNES, Apple IIGS and 3DO versions open with a prologue from Lester's diary. The Mega Drive prologue is different, and its in-game music is dynamic, built from the SNES and IIGS arrangements.2
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Graphics3DO
The 3DO version has detailed raster backgrounds and a changed soundtrack; Chahi felt the backgrounds looked flat and clashed with the rest of the game.2
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ContentSega CD
The Sega CD release, sold only in North America, combines the game with its sequel, Heart of the Alien.2
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GraphicsWindows (2006)
The 15th Anniversary Edition runs at up to 1280×800, doubles the number of checkpoints and includes the extra level from the console versions.2
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13