Red Dead Redemption 2 vs Watch_Dogs® 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Red Dead Redemption 2 wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Watch_Dogs® 2 is $6.75 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Red Dead Redemption 2 | Watch_Dogs® 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 83 | 66 |
| Quality | 94 | 68 |
| Value | 79 | 72 |
| Popularity | 57 | 41 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $13.50 | $6.75 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.6% positive | 82% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 25.5K | 2.3K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Red Dead Redemption 2Watch_Dogs® 2
Details and requirements
| Item | Red Dead Redemption 2 | Watch_Dogs® 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 5, 2019 | November 28, 2016 |
| Developers | Rockstar Games | Ubisoft |
| Publishers | Rockstar Games | Ubisoft |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 - 64-bit | Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X | Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.2 GHz, AMD FX 8120 @ 3.9 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 12 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 | AMD Radeon R9 290, with 3GB VRAM or better - See supported List* |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage (minimum) | 150 GB available space | 27 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Red Dead Redemption 2 or Watch_Dogs® 2?
Red Dead Redemption 2 won the comparison against Watch_Dogs® 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 Red Dead Redemption 2 worth buying over Watch_Dogs® 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.
Related comparisons
Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:36 AM UTC