Alone in the Dark (2008)VSThe Evil Within 2
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Alone in the Dark (2008)
Better Deal· Kinguin
The Evil Within 2
Better Deal· Green Man GamingWinner
The Evil Within 2 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
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
Alone in the Dark (2008)
Quality
Serious issues affecting many players' experiences.
Value
Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.
Popularity
Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.
The Evil Within 2
Quality
Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.
Value
Price too high for what's offered — better options available.
Popularity
Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Alone in the Dark (2008)
Recommended
- OS *: Windows® XP/Vista 32, 64 bit
- Processor: Intel® Core™2 Duo 2.2 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS, ATI Radeon HD3850
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 9 GB available space
- Additional Notes: An internet connection is needed at install, first launch and to revoke license.
The Evil Within 2
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-4770 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X or better
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB / AMD RX 480 8GB or better
- Storage: 40 GB available space
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Alone in the Dark (2008) or The Evil Within 2?
The Evil Within 2 won the comparison against Alone in the Dark (2008) 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 Alone in the Dark (2008) worth buying over The Evil Within 2?
Based on the metrics, The Evil Within 2 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. Alone in the Dark (2008) currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 11:51 PM UTC