Alan WakeVSCONTROL Ultimate Edition
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
CONTROL Ultimate Edition
Best price· Kinguin · Key marketplaceWinner
CONTROL Ultimate Edition wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.
Head-to-head metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.
Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.
Statistics over time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player count trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview score trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview volume trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Alan Wake
Quality
Excellent community reception: players and critics agree on the quality.
Value
Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base: longer wait times for multiplayer.
CONTROL Ultimate Edition
Quality
Excellent community reception: players and critics agree on the quality.
Value
Seen it cheaper before: consider wishlisting and waiting.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base: longer wait times for multiplayer.
Alan Wake
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Quad Core 2.66GHz Intel or 3.2GHz AMD
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 10 compatible or later with 1GB RAM
- DirectX®: 10
- Hard Drive: 8 GB HD space
- Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible
CONTROL Ultimate Edition
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10, 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-7600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660/1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580 AMD | For Ray Tracing: GeForce RTX 2060
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 42 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Additional Features: Widescreen support 21:9 / Remappable controls / Uncapped frame-rate / G-Sync / Freesync support
Which is better: Alan Wake or CONTROL Ultimate Edition?
CONTROL Ultimate Edition won the comparison against Alan Wake based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Alan Wake worth buying over CONTROL Ultimate Edition?
Based on the metrics, CONTROL Ultimate Edition won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Alan Wake currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 08:17 AM UTC