Dead Rising 2: Off the Record vs Saints Row IV: Re-Elected
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Saints Row IV: Re-Elected wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Dead Rising 2: Off the Record is $4.14 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Dead Rising 2: Off the Record | Saints Row IV: Re-Elected |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 59 | 70 |
| Quality | 71 | 87 |
| Value | 69 | 67 |
| Popularity | 28 | 38 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.31 | $7.45 |
| Steam Review Score | 76.6% positive | 87.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 22 | 152 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Dead Rising 2: Off the Record
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$3.31−83%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$3.47−83%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$4.25−79%Buy Saints Row IV: Re-Elected
Side by side over time
Dead Rising 2: Off the RecordSaints Row IV: Re-Elected
Details and requirements
| Item | Dead Rising 2: Off the Record | Saints Row IV: Re-Elected |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 11, 2011 | August 19, 2013 |
| Developers | Capcom Vancouver | Deep Silver Volition |
| Publishers | Capcom | Deep Silver |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 7 (x86 or x64) |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel i3 2100T | AMD Phenom II x4 or higher |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA GTX 560 | AMD Radeon HD 6800 series or higher |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 10 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Dead Rising 2: Off the Record or Saints Row IV: Re-Elected?
Saints Row IV: Re-Elected won the comparison against Dead Rising 2: Off the Record 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 Saints Row IV: Re-Elected?
Based on the metrics, Saints Row IV: Re-Elected 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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:23 PM UTC