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Resident Evil 3VSSILENT HILL 2

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

Resident Evil 3

Resident Evil 3

Quality
81Popularity
40Value
73
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
Ends in≈25d
-83% $6.88
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VS
SILENT HILL 2

SILENT HILL 2

Quality
76Popularity
37Value
71
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈14h
-53% $32.66
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Winner

Resident Evil 3 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.

10
Resident Evil 3
10 of 15 metrics
SILENT HILL 2
5 of 15 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$6.88 Wins
$32.66 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$8.30 Wins
$28.00 -
Best Current Discount
-83% Wins
-53% -
Sales Frequency
114 price changes -
140 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
77/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
84.1% positive -
94.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
85.6K Wins
40.7K -
Positive Steam Reviews
71.9K Wins
38.5K -
Negative Steam Reviews
13.6K -
2.2K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1.1K Wins
563 -
Steam Recommendations
85.2K Wins
40.3K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
32 -
43 Wins
Supported Languages
15 languages Wins
14 languages -
Release Date
Apr 2020 -
Oct 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItResident Evil 3

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

MaybeSILENT HILL 2

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Resident Evil 3
SILENT HILL 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

Resident Evil 3

Resident Evil 3

4 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming -83% $6.88Buy Now
Steam
Steam +16% $7.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +16% $8.00View
Kinguin
Kinguin +19% $8.19View
SILENT HILL 2

SILENT HILL 2

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -53% $32.66Buy Now
Steam
Steam +114% $69.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +114% $69.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +114% $69.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Resident Evil 3

Quality

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

84% positive (85,480 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 77/100 — generally favorable from critics
85,480 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$6.88 — very accessible price
83% off — massive discount

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

+22% player growth
1,263 concurrent players — solid base
375 new reviews — still being discovered
85,480 total reviews — major title

SILENT HILL 2

Quality

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

95% positive (40,696 reviews) — very positive reception
40,696 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$32.66 — mid-range price
53% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($27.30)

Popularity

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

-37% player decline
512 concurrent players — smaller but active
40,696 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsResident Evil 3SILENT HILL 2
Release Date
April 2, 2020
October 7, 2024
Developers
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Bloober Team SA
Publishers
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
KONAMI
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
32
43

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Resident Evil 3

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: WINDOWS® 10 (64-BIT Required)
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-3770 or AMD FX™-9590 or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon™ RX 480 with 3GB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 45 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Anticipated performance at these specifications is 1080p/60FPS. An internet connection is required for product activation. In addition, an internet connection is required at all times when playing Resident Evil Resistance. (Network connectivity uses Steam® developed by Valve® Corporation.)

SILENT HILL 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 x64
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® 2080RTX or AMD Radeon™ 6800XT
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 50 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device.
  • Additional Notes: Playing on recommended requirements should enable to play on Medium quality settings in 60 FPS or High quality settings in 30 FPS, in FullHD (or 4k using DLSS or similar technology). SSD is recommended.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Resident Evil 3 or SILENT HILL 2?

Resident Evil 3 won the comparison against SILENT HILL 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 3 worth buying over SILENT HILL 2?

Based on the metrics, Resident Evil 3 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 3 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 10:31 AM UTC

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