Do not read up on this game. Do not look into what kind of game this is before playing. Just be aware: it is a curiosity-driven game. If you do not enjoy games where you try to piece together past events or the like, you might not enjoy Outer Wilds. If you do, go right ahead and try this game. You will know whether you want to continue playing this game before the 2 hour refund-window is up.
Optimally played with a controller. Certain parts of the game (sort of) require analogue input methods for movement. Those sections are at the very least incredibly challenging without analogue movement options.