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Dead Island Definitive EditionVSResident Evil Village

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

Dead Island Definitive Edition

Dead Island Definitive Edition

Quality
68Popularity
35Value
79
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 13 days
−90% $1.99
Buy Now
VS
Resident Evil Village

Resident Evil Village

Quality
91Popularity
41Value
34
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−88% $4.72
Buy Now

Winner

Resident Evil Village wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

5
Dead Island Definitive Edition
5 of 14 metrics
Resident Evil Village
9 of 14 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.99 Wins
$4.72 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.99 Wins
$2.47 -
Best Current Discount
-90% Wins
-88% -
Sales Frequency
155 price changes -
330 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
83/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
82.2% positive -
95.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
23.8K -
104.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
19.5K -
99.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
4.2K Wins
4.5K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
385 -
1.8K Wins
Steam Recommendations
23.1K -
100.9K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
57 Wins
56 -
Supported Languages
8 languages -
15 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2016 -
May 2021 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDead Island Definitive Edition

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

MaybeResident Evil Village

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Dead Island Definitive Edition
Resident Evil Village

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

Dead Island Definitive Edition

Dead Island Definitive Edition

3 Stores
Steam
Steam −90% $1.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +18% $2.34View
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +30% $2.58View
Resident Evil Village

Resident Evil Village

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −88% $4.72Buy Now
Steam
Steam +747% $39.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +747% $39.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +747% $39.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Dead Island Definitive Edition

Quality

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

82% positive (23,750 reviews) — mostly positive
23,750 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$1.99 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.64 — room for better deals

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-15% minor player decrease
357 concurrent players — smaller but active
23,750 total reviews — proven game with large community

Resident Evil Village

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

96% positive (104,260 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
104,260 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$4.72 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-12% minor player decrease
1,487 concurrent players — solid base
190 new reviews — still being discovered
104,260 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDead Island Definitive EditionResident Evil Village
Release Date
May 31, 2016
May 6, 2021
Developers
Techland
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Publishers
Deep Silver
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Platforms
Linux, Windows
Windows
Achievements
57
56

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Dead Island Definitive Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows® 7 64-bit / Windows® 8 64-bit / Windows® 8.1 64-bit / Windows® 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4670K @3.4 GHz / AMD FX-8350 @4.0 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 780 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 (2GB VRAM)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX® compatible
  • Additional Notes: Laptop versions of graphics cards may work but are NOT officially supported. Windows-compatible keyboards, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended)

Resident Evil Village

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)/Windows 11 (64 bit)
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 / Intel Core i7 8700
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5700 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Additional Notes: Estimated performance: 1080p/60fps ・Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. ・AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 required to support ray tracing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Dead Island Definitive Edition or Resident Evil Village?

Resident Evil Village won the comparison against Dead Island Definitive Edition 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 Definitive Edition worth buying over Resident Evil Village?

Based on the metrics, Resident Evil Village 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 Definitive Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 09:33 PM UTC

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