Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition vs Escape Dead Island
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Escape Dead Island is $3.81 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 3 Apocalypse Edition | Escape Dead Island |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 66 | 53 |
| Quality | 65 | 53 |
| Value | 81 | 75 |
| Popularity | 34 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.10 | $1.29 |
| Steam Review Score | 77.6% positive | 60.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 107 | 1 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition | Escape Dead Island |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 5, 2014 | November 18, 2014 |
| Developers | Capcom Game Studio Vancouver | Fatshark |
| Publishers | Capcom | Deep Silver |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 64-bit edition, Windows 8 64-bit edition | Windows 7 (64-bit) or Windows 8 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-4570 CPU @ 3.20GHz or AMD equivalent | Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 or AMD Phenom 9850 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 670 2GB / AMD Radeon 7970 2GB | Radeon HD 6850 (1 GB) or GeForce GTX 460 (1 GB) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition or Escape Dead Island?
Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition won the comparison against Escape Dead Island 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 3 Apocalypse Edition worth buying over Escape Dead Island?
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 Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:28 PM UTC