Alien: IsolationVSOutlast
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Winner
Outlast wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.
A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.
A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.
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
Score Breakdown
How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability
Alien: Isolation
Quality
Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.
Value
Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.
Outlast
Quality
Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.
Value
Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.
Popularity
Past its peak but still active — niche experience.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Alien: Isolation
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 (64bit)
- Processor: AMD: Phenom II X4 955 - 4 Core, 3.2 GHz or Intel: Core 2 Quad Q9650 - 4 Core, 3.0 GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 2GB (AMD GPU: AMD Radeon R9 200 Series or Nvidia GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX660)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 35 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions
Outlast
Recommended
- OS *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 - 64 bits
- Processor: 2.8 GHz Quad Core CPU
- Memory: 3 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1GB NVIDIA GTX 460 / ATI Radeon HD 6850 or better
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 5 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Alien: Isolation or Outlast?
Outlast won the comparison against Alien: Isolation 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 Alien: Isolation worth buying over Outlast?
Based on the metrics, Outlast 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. Outlast currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 07:46 AM UTC