Dead Island 2 vs Dying Light
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Dying Light wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Dying Light is R$11.88 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Dead Island 2 | Dying Light |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 65 | 78 |
| Quality | 65 | 93 |
| Value | 80 | 73 |
| Popularity | 36 | 46 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 31.58 | R$ 19.70 |
| Steam Review Score | 77.4% positive | 95.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1.1K | 3.4K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Dead Island 2 | Dying Light |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 22, 2024 | January 26, 2015 |
| Developers | Dambuster Studios | Techland |
| Publishers | Deep Silver | Techland |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows® 7 64-bit / Windows® 8 64-bit / Windows® 8.1 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Ryzen 5 5600X / Intel Core i9-9900k | Intel® Core™ i5-4670K @3.4 GHz / AMD FX-8350 @4.0 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 10 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM DDR3 |
| Graphics (minimum) | Radeon RX 6800 XT (16384 VRAM) / GeForce RTX 2070 Super (8192 MB) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 780 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 (2GB VRAM) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 70 GB GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Dead Island 2 or Dying Light?
Dying Light won the comparison against Dead Island 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 Dead Island 2 worth buying over Dying Light?
Based on the metrics, Dying Light 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. Dead Island 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:12 PM UTC