Alan WakeVSThe Last of Us™ Part II Remastered
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered
Better Deal· EnebaWinner
Alan Wake wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Alan Wake
Quality
Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.
Value
Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.
Popularity
Steady player base with a dedicated community keeping it alive.
The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered
Quality
Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.
Value
Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
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 Last of Us™ Part II Remastered
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit (version 1909 or higher)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8600, AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, AMD Radeon RX 5700
- Storage: 150 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD Required
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Alan Wake or The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered?
Alan Wake won the comparison against The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered 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 Last of Us™ Part II Remastered?
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. Alan Wake currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 09:21 AM UTC