Hatred vs The Evil Within 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Evil Within 2 wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Hatred is $5.38 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Hatred | The Evil Within 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 63 | 72 |
| Quality | 66 | 87 |
| Value | 75 | 78 |
| Popularity | 36 | 35 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.58 | $5.96 |
| Steam Review Score | 84.6% positive | 91.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 83 | 138 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Hatred | The Evil Within 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 1, 2015 | October 12, 2017 |
| Developers | Destructive Creations | Tango Gameworks |
| Publishers | Destructive Creations | Bethesda Softworks |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 7 (Service Pack 1) / Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 10 / (64-bit only) | Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions) |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Octa-Core / Intel Quad-Core processor running at 3.4 GHz (AMD FX X8 8350 or Intel Core i5 3570 or newer architectures are recommended) | Intel Core i7-4770 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X or better |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD/NVIDIA dedicated with at least 2048MB of dedicated VRAM and with at least DirectX 11 and Shader Model 5.0 support. AMD Radeon R9 285 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 and above are recommended graphic cards. | NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB / AMD RX 480 8GB or better |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | 40 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Hatred or The Evil Within 2?
The Evil Within 2 won the comparison against Hatred 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 Hatred 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. The Evil Within 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:15 PM UTC