Alan Wake's American Nightmare vs Tormented Souls 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Alan Wake's American Nightmare wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Alan Wake's American Nightmare is $15.81 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 | Tormented Souls 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 49 | 61 |
| Quality | 73 | 83 |
| Value | 34 | 63 |
| Popularity | 32 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.49 | $16.60 |
| Steam Review Score | 74.6% positive | 88.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 43 | 34 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Alan Wake's American Nightmare | Tormented Souls 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 22, 2012 | October 23, 2025 |
| Developers | Remedy Entertainment | Dual Effect |
| Publishers | Remedy Entertainment | PQube |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 | Windows 10/11 |
| Processor (minimum) | Quad Core 2.66GHz Intel or 3.2GHz AMD | Intel Core i5-8600K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | DirectX 10 compatible or later with 1GB RAM | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, 10 GB or AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT, 16 GB |
| DirectX® (minimum) | 10 | — |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | 8 GB HD space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Alan Wake's American Nightmare or Tormented Souls 2?
Alan Wake's American Nightmare won the comparison against Tormented Souls 2 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 Tormented Souls 2?
Based on the metrics, Alan Wake's American Nightmare 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. Tormented Souls 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:48 PM UTC