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Metro 2033 ReduxVSThe Evil Within 2

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Metro 2033 Redux

Metro 2033 Redux

Quality
74Popularity
41Value
74
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−88% $2.42
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The Evil Within 2

The Evil Within 2

Quality
87Popularity
35Value
78
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
in 11 days
−83% $6.88
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Winner

Metro 2033 Redux wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

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8
Metro 2033 Redux
8 of 15 metrics
The Evil Within 2
7 of 15 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.42 Wins
$6.88 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.94 Wins
$5.34 -
Best Current Discount
-88% Wins
-83% -
Sales Frequency
198 price changes Wins
58 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
80/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
91.3% positive -
91.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
94.6K Wins
19.7K -
Positive Steam Reviews
86.4K Wins
18.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
8.2K -
1.6K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1.1K Wins
146 -
Steam Recommendations
94.5K Wins
19.7K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
49 -
51 Wins
Supported Languages
10 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
Aug 2014 -
Oct 2017 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeMetro 2033 Redux

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Worth ItThe Evil Within 2

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

Time Range:
Metro 2033 Redux
The Evil Within 2

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

Metro 2033 Redux

Metro 2033 Redux

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −88% $2.42Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +1% $2.44View
Steam
Steam$19.99View
The Evil Within 2

The Evil Within 2

3 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming −83% $6.88Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +1% $6.97View
Steam
Steam$39.99View

Metro 2033 Redux

Quality

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

91% positive (94,599 reviews) — very positive reception
94,599 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.42 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

Player count surging +75%
1,219 concurrent players — solid base
106 new reviews — still being discovered
94,599 total reviews — major title

The Evil Within 2

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

92% positive (19,743 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
19,743 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$6.88 — very accessible price
83% off — massive discount
Historical low: $5.03 — room for better deals

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-31% player decline
79 concurrent players — niche audience
19,743 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game DetailsMetro 2033 ReduxThe Evil Within 2
Release Date
August 25, 2014
October 12, 2017
Developers
4A Games
Tango Gameworks
Publishers
Deep Silver
Bethesda Softworks
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
49
51

Metro 2033 Redux

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 or 8 (64-bit only)
  • Processor: Any Quad Core or 3.0+ GHz Dual Core CPU
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 11 compliant graphics card (GeForce GTX 480 and above)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 10 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 64-bit only

The Evil Within 2

Recommended

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: Metro 2033 Redux or The Evil Within 2?

Metro 2033 Redux won the comparison against The Evil Within 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 Metro 2033 Redux worth buying over The Evil Within 2?

Based on the metrics, Metro 2033 Redux 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.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 04:40 AM UTC

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