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ManhuntVSThe Evil Within

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Manhunt

Manhunt

Quality
71Popularity
31Value
70
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-53% $4.66
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The Evil Within

The Evil Within

Quality
77Popularity
35Value
94
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
Ends in≈9h
-72% $5.51
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Winner

The Evil Within wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 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.

5
Manhunt
5 of 15 metrics
The Evil Within
10 of 15 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.66 Wins
$5.51 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.10 Wins
$5.54 -
Best Current Discount
-53% -
-72% Wins
Sales Frequency
61 price changes Wins
4 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
75/100 Wins
68/100 -
Steam Review Score
70.9% positive -
84.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
7.7K -
20.9K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
5.4K -
17.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
2.2K Wins
3.2K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
42 -
132 Wins
Steam Recommendations
7.7K -
20.9K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
71 Wins
Supported Languages
5 languages -
7 languages Wins
Release Date
Jan 2008 -
Oct 2014 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeManhunt

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Worth ItThe Evil Within

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Manhunt
The Evil Within

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Manhunt

Manhunt

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -53% $4.66Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +114% $9.99View
Steam
Steam +114% $9.99View
The Evil Within

The Evil Within

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -72% $5.51Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +263% $19.99View
Steam
Steam +263% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Manhunt

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

71% positive (7,651 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 75/100 — generally favorable from critics
7,651 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$4.66 — very accessible price
53% off — solid discount
Historical low: $3.49 — room for better deals

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Strong +48% player growth
46 concurrent players — niche audience

The Evil Within

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

85% positive (20,918 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 68/100 — mixed reception from critics
20,918 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$5.51 — very accessible price
72% off — solid discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-22% minor player decrease
127 concurrent players — smaller but active
20,918 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsManhuntThe Evil Within
Release Date
January 4, 2008
October 13, 2014
Developers
Rockstar North
Tango Gameworks
Publishers
Rockstar Games
Bethesda Softworks
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
71

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Manhunt

No PC requirements data available

The Evil Within

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: 64-bit Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8.1
  • Processor: i7 with four plus cores
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 670 or equivalent with 4GBs of VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 50 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: It’s worth noting that the 50 GB of space required is for the PC install. When the installation is complete, the game will take up ~41 GB of HDD space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Manhunt or The Evil Within?

The Evil Within won the comparison against Manhunt 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 Manhunt worth buying over The Evil Within?

Based on the metrics, The Evil Within 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 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 08:57 AM UTC

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