METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES 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 13 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Evil Within 2 is $1.81 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES | The Evil Within 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 66 | 72 |
| Quality | 83 | 87 |
| Value | 64 | 78 |
| Popularity | 33 | 35 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $7.77 | $5.96 |
| Steam Review Score | 84.7% positive | 91.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 51 | 127 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$7.77−61%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$12.41−38%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$19.99Buy 
Side by side over time
METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROESThe Evil Within 2
Details and requirements
| Item | METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES | The Evil Within 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 18, 2014 | October 12, 2017 |
| Developers | KONAMI | Tango Gameworks |
| Publishers | KONAMI | Bethesda Softworks |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 x64, Windows 8 x64 (64-bit OS Required) | Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions) |
| Processor (minimum) | Core i7-4790 (3.60GHz) or better *Quad-Core or better | Intel Core i7-4770 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X or better |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (DirectX 11 graphics card required) | NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB / AMD RX 480 8GB or better |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 4 GB available space | 40 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES or The Evil Within 2?
The Evil Within 2 won the comparison against METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES 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 METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES 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, 05:11 PM UTC