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Dead Island: Riptide Definitive EditionVSDead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition

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

Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition

Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition

Quality
63Popularity
31Value
97
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
−91% $1.80
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Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition

Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition

Quality
64Popularity
34Value
64
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 9 hours
−72% $8.30
Buy Now

Winner

Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

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6
Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition
6 of 14 metrics
Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition
8 of 14 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.80 Wins
$8.30 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.80 Wins
$5.10 -
Best Current Discount
-91% Wins
-72% -
Sales Frequency
38 price changes -
195 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
76% positive -
77.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
6.2K -
13.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
4.7K -
10.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.5K Wins
3.1K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
79 -
83 Wins
Steam Recommendations
5.9K -
13.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
35 -
88 Wins
Supported Languages
8 languages -
11 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2016 Wins
Sep 2014 -
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItDead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

MaybeDead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition

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

Time Range:
Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition
Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition

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: Riptide Definitive Edition

Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −91% $1.80Buy Now
Steam
Steam +11% $1.99View
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +32% $2.38View
Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition

Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −72% $8.30Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +69% $14.01View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +261% $29.99View
Steam
Steam +261% $29.99View

Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

76% positive (6,149 reviews) — mostly positive
6,149 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$1.80 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

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

Strong +48% player growth
74 concurrent players — niche audience

Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition

Quality

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

78% positive (13,806 reviews) — mostly positive
13,806 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

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

$8.30 — very accessible price
72% off — solid discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-25% minor player decrease
64 concurrent players — niche audience
13,806 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game DetailsDead Island: Riptide Definitive EditionDead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition
Release Date
May 31, 2016
September 5, 2014
Developers
Techland
Capcom Game Studio Vancouver
Publishers
Deep Silver
Capcom
Platforms
Linux, Windows
Windows
Achievements
35
88

Dead Island: Riptide 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)

Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 64-bit edition, Windows 8 64-bit edition
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4570 CPU @ 3.20GHz or AMD equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 670 2GB / AMD Radeon 7970 2GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 30 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 11 Compatible sound card
  • Additional Notes: Broadband internet connection is required for Co-op play. An Xbox 360 Controller for Windows or other Xinput-compatible controller is recommended for this game.
Which is better: Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition or Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition?

Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition won the comparison against Dead Island: Riptide 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: Riptide Definitive Edition worth buying over Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition?

Based on the metrics, Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition 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: Riptide Definitive Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC

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