DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH vs Rise of the Tomb Raider™
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Rise of the Tomb Raider™ wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Rise of the Tomb Raider™ is $45.08 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH | Rise of the Tomb Raider™ |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 64 | 76 |
| Quality | 76 | 92 |
| Value | 62 | 76 |
| Popularity | 34 | 42 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $48.19 | $3.11 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.7% positive | 94.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1.3K | 1.1K |
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DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACHRise of the Tomb Raider™
Details and requirements
| Item | DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH | Rise of the Tomb Raider™ |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 19, 2026 | February 9, 2016 |
| Developers | KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, Nixxes Software | Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montréal |
| Publishers | PlayStation Publishing LLC, KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS | Crystal Dynamics, Feral Interactive (Mac) |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10/11 Version 1909 or newer | Windows 10 64 bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-11700, AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel Core i7-3770K |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, AMD Radeon RX 6800 | NVIDIA GTX 980Ti 2560x1440 or NVIDIA GTX 970 1920x1080 |
| Storage (minimum) | 150 GB available space | 25 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | SSD Required | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH or Rise of the Tomb Raider™?
Rise of the Tomb Raider™ won the comparison against DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH 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 DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH worth buying over Rise of the Tomb Raider™?
Based on the metrics, Rise of the Tomb Raider™ 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. Rise of the Tomb Raider™ currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:40 AM UTC