Alan Wake's American Nightmare vs The Last of Us™ Part I
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Last of Us™ Part I wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Alan Wake's American Nightmare is R$120.20 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Alan Wake's American Nightmare | The Last of Us™ Part I |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Worth It | 49 | 73 |
| Quality | 73 | 70 |
| Value | 36 | 70 |
| Popularity | 32 | 40 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 3.89 | R$ 124.09 |
| Steam Review Score | 74.6% positive | 85.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 43 | 2.4K |
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Alan Wake's American NightmareThe Last of Us™ Part I
Details and requirements
| Item | Alan Wake's American Nightmare | The Last of Us™ Part I |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 22, 2012 | March 28, 2023 |
| Developers | Remedy Entertainment | Naughty Dog LLC, Iron Galaxy Studios |
| Publishers | Remedy Entertainment | PlayStation Publishing LLC |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 | Windows 10 (Version 1909 or Newer) |
| Processor (minimum) | Quad Core 2.66GHz Intel or 3.2GHz AMD | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel Core i7-8700 |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | DirectX 10 compatible or later with 1GB RAM | AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB), AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB) |
| DirectX® (minimum) | 10 | — |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | 8 GB HD space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Alan Wake's American Nightmare or The Last of Us™ Part I?
The Last of Us™ Part I won the comparison against Alan Wake's American Nightmare 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's American Nightmare worth buying over The Last of Us™ Part I?
Based on the metrics, The Last of Us™ Part I 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 Last of Us™ Part I currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:14 PM UTC