DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH vs The Last of Us™ Part I
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Last of Us™ Part I wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Last of Us™ Part I is $24.10 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 | The Last of Us™ Part I |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 64 | 73 |
| Quality | 76 | 70 |
| Value | 62 | 90 |
| Popularity | 34 | 40 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $48.19 | $24.09 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.7% positive | 85.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1.3K | 2.4K |
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DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACHThe Last of Us™ Part I
Details and requirements
| Item | DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH | The Last of Us™ Part I |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 19, 2026 | March 28, 2023 |
| Developers | KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, Nixxes Software | Naughty Dog LLC, Iron Galaxy Studios |
| Publishers | PlayStation Publishing LLC, KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS | PlayStation Publishing LLC |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10/11 Version 1909 or newer | Windows 10 (Version 1909 or Newer) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-11700, AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel Core i7-8700 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, AMD Radeon RX 6800 | AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB), AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB) |
| Storage (minimum) | 150 GB available space | 100 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | SSD Required | SSD Recommended |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH or The Last of Us™ Part I?
The Last of Us™ Part I 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 The Last of Us™ Part I?
Based on the metrics, The Last of Us™ Part I 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. The Last of Us™ Part I currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:40 AM UTC