Alan WakeVSThe Evil Within
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Winner
Alan Wake wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.
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.
This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.
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.
The Evil Within
Quality
Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.
Value
Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.
Popularity
Past its peak but still active — niche experience.
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
The Evil Within
Recommended
- OS *: 64-bit Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8.1
- Processor: i7 with four plus cores
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 670 or equivalent with 4GBs of VRAM
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 50 GB available space
- Additional Notes: It’s worth noting that the 50 GB of space required is for the PC install. When the installation is complete, the game will take up ~41 GB of HDD space
Which is better: Alan Wake or The Evil Within?
Alan Wake won the comparison against The Evil Within 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 The Evil Within?
Based on the metrics, Alan Wake 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. The Evil Within currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 07:27 PM UTC