Resident Evil 2 vs The Evil Within 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Resident Evil 2 wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Evil Within 2 is $2.03 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Resident Evil 2 | The Evil Within 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 78 | 72 |
| Quality | 95 | 87 |
| Value | 79 | 78 |
| Popularity | 43 | 35 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $7.99 | $5.96 |
| Steam Review Score | 97.1% positive | 91.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4.0K | 138 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Resident Evil 2 | The Evil Within 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 24, 2019 | October 12, 2017 |
| Developers | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. | Tango Gameworks |
| Publishers | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. | Bethesda Softworks |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | WINDOWS® 10 (64-BIT Required) | Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i7-3770 or AMD FX™-9590 or better | Intel Core i7-4770 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X or better |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon™ RX 480 with 3GB VRAM | NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB / AMD RX 480 8GB or better |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 26 GB available space | 40 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Resident Evil 2 or The Evil Within 2?
Resident Evil 2 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 Resident Evil 2 worth buying over The Evil Within 2?
Based on the metrics, Resident Evil 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. Resident Evil 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:33 AM UTC