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Daymare: 1998VSResident Evil

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Daymare: 1998

Daymare: 1998

Quality
64Popularity
29Value
83
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 2 days
−96% $1.31
Buy Now
VS
Resident Evil

Resident Evil

Quality
89Popularity
36Value
52
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−13% $17.36
Buy Now

Winner

Daymare: 1998 wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Daymare: 1998 is currently cheaper ($1.31 vs $17.36 for Resident Evil) in USD — the more budget-friendly option right now.

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7
Daymare: 1998
7 of 14 metrics
Resident Evil
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.31 Wins
$17.36 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.14 Wins
$4.99 -
Best Current Discount
-96% Wins
-13% -
Sales Frequency
104 price changes -
157 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
62/100 -
82/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
69.4% positive -
92.4% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
3.4K -
27.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.4K -
24.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.0K Wins
2.0K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3 -
354 Wins
Steam Recommendations
3.4K -
26.9K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
45 Wins
44 -
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
8 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2019 Wins
Jan 2015 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDaymare: 1998

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

MaybeResident Evil

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Daymare: 1998
Resident Evil

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Daymare: 1998

Daymare: 1998

5 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −96% $1.31Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +1% $1.32View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$29.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate$29.99View
Steam
Steam$29.99View
Resident Evil

Resident Evil

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −13% $17.36Buy Now
Steam
Steam +15% $19.99View

Daymare: 1998

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

69% positive (3,423 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 62/100 — mixed reception from critics
3,423 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$1.31 — very accessible price
96% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.14)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-25% player decline
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Resident Evil

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

92% positive (26,992 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 82/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
26,992 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$17.36 — reasonable price
13% off — minor discount

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

361 concurrent players — smaller but active
26,992 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game DetailsDaymare: 1998Resident Evil
Release Date
September 17, 2019
January 19, 2015
Developers
Invader Studios
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Publishers
Invader Studios
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
45
44

Daymare: 1998

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: WINDOWS 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (64-BIT Required)
  • Processor: Intel®Core i7-3770 or AMD FX-9590 or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 480 with 3GB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 23 GB available space

Resident Evil

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows®10
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Quad 2.7 GHz, AMD Phenom™ II X4 3.0 GHz or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560, ATI Radeon HD 6950, or better
    Monitor Resolution: 1280×720 or higher
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectSound compatible (must support DirectX 9.0c or higher)
  • Additional Notes: Controller: Supports Keyboard +Mouse. Genuine Xbox 360 PC compatible controller or comparable XInput-based gamepad recommended.Note: Some high end integrated graphics chips and modern gaming laptops with a discrete GPU may work but have not been tested, nor are they officially supported by Capcom.
Which is better: Daymare: 1998 or Resident Evil?

Daymare: 1998 won the comparison against Resident Evil 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 Daymare: 1998 worth buying over Resident Evil?

Based on the metrics, Daymare: 1998 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. Daymare: 1998 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 07:27 PM UTC

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