Far Cry® 2 vs Red Dead Redemption 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Red Dead Redemption 2 wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Far Cry® 2 is $10.31 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Far Cry® 2 | Red Dead Redemption 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 70 | 83 |
| Quality | 79 | 94 |
| Value | 77 | 79 |
| Popularity | 34 | 57 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.19 | $13.50 |
| Steam Review Score | 75.3% positive | 92.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 77 | 25.5K |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Far Cry® 2 | Red Dead Redemption 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 22, 2008 | December 5, 2019 |
| Developers | Ubisoft Montreal | Rockstar Games |
| Publishers | Ubisoft | Rockstar Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core 2 Duo Family, AMD 64 X2 5200+, AMD Phenom or better | Intel® Core™ i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 512 MB, NVidia 8600 GTS or better, ATI X1900 or better* | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB |
| Sound (minimum) | 5.1 sound card recommended | — |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 - 64-bit |
| Network (minimum) | — | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Far Cry® 2 or Red Dead Redemption 2?
Red Dead Redemption 2 won the comparison against Far Cry® 2 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 Far Cry® 2 worth buying over Red Dead Redemption 2?
Based on the metrics, Red Dead Redemption 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. Red Dead Redemption 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:33 AM UTC