DESOLATEVSThe Evil Within 2
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
The Evil Within 2
Better Deal· Green Man GamingWinner
The Evil Within 2 wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics.
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
Statistics Over Time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
DESOLATE
Quality
Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.
Value
Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.
Popularity
Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.
The Evil Within 2
Quality
Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
Popularity
Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.
DESOLATE
Recommended
- OS *: 64-Bit Windows 8/10
- Processor: Intel Core i7-4770 @ 3.4 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.2 GHz or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or analogue with 4 GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX®-compatible
The Evil Within 2
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-4770 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X or better
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB / AMD RX 480 8GB or better
- Storage: 40 GB available space
Which is better: DESOLATE or The Evil Within 2?
The Evil Within 2 won the comparison against DESOLATE 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 DESOLATE worth buying over The Evil Within 2?
Based on the metrics, The Evil Within 2 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. Too Close to Call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 10:05 AM UTC