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Dead Rising 2: Off the RecordVSRESIDENT EVIL RESISTANCE

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Dead Rising 2: Off the Record

Dead Rising 2: Off the Record

Quality
70Popularity
28Value
78
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈18h
-89% $2.18
Buy Now
VS
RESIDENT EVIL RESISTANCE

RESIDENT EVIL RESISTANCE

Quality
38Popularity
30Value
39
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$59.99
Buy Now

Winner

Dead Rising 2: Off the Record wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 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.

9
Dead Rising 2: Off the Record
9 of 14 metrics
RESIDENT EVIL RESISTANCE
5 of 14 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.18 Wins
$59.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.54 Wins
$14.99 -
Best Current Discount
-89% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
90 price changes Wins
10 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
66/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
76.8% positive Wins
37.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
2.7K -
5.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.1K
2.1K
Negative Steam Reviews
625 Wins
3.4K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
41 -
42 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.7K -
5.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
50 -
51 Wins
Supported Languages
6 languages -
14 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2011 Wins
Jan 0001 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeDead Rising 2: Off the Record

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

Skip ThisRESIDENT EVIL RESISTANCE

This isn't its moment. Right now, there are better options or better times to consider this one.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Dead Rising 2: Off the Record
RESIDENT EVIL RESISTANCE

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 Rising 2: Off the Record

Dead Rising 2: Off the Record

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -89% $2.18Buy Now
Steam
Steam +129% $4.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +817% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +817% $19.99View
RESIDENT EVIL RESISTANCE

RESIDENT EVIL RESISTANCE

1 Store
Steam
Steam$59.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Dead Rising 2: Off the Record

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

77% positive (2,690 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 66/100 — mixed reception from critics
2,690 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.18 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Player count surging +75%
35 concurrent players — niche audience

RESIDENT EVIL RESISTANCE

Quality

Significant issues reported — proceed with caution and research.

38% positive (5,449 reviews) — mostly negative
5,449 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$59.99 — premium price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-40% player decline
30 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsDead Rising 2: Off the RecordRESIDENT EVIL RESISTANCE
Release Date
October 11, 2011
January 1, 1
Developers
Capcom Vancouver
CAPCOM Co., Ltd., NeoBards Entertainment Ltd.
Publishers
Capcom
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
50
51

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Dead Rising 2: Off the Record

No PC requirements data available

RESIDENT EVIL RESISTANCE

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: WINDOWS® 10 (64-BIT Required) / Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-3770 or AMD FX™-9590 or better / Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-9700, AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D or higher
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon™ RX 480 with 3GB VRAM / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, MD Radeon RX 7900 XT or higher
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 45 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Anticipated performance at these specifications is 1080p/60FPS. An internet connection is required for product activation. In addition, an internet connection is required at all times when playing Resident Evil Resistance. (Network connectivity uses Steam® developed by Valve® Corporation.) *For Windows 11, we have confirmed the specified equipment/combinations, and these are some of the examples.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Dead Rising 2: Off the Record or RESIDENT EVIL RESISTANCE?

Dead Rising 2: Off the Record won the comparison against RESIDENT EVIL RESISTANCE 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 Rising 2: Off the Record worth buying over RESIDENT EVIL RESISTANCE?

Based on the metrics, Dead Rising 2: Off the Record 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 Rising 2: Off the Record currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 08:45 PM UTC

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