Resident Evil 4 vs SILENT HILL 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Resident Evil 4 wins 11 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Resident Evil 4 is R$67.48 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Resident Evil 4 | SILENT HILL 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 79 | 69 |
| Quality | 96 | 76 |
| Value | 72 | 72 |
| Popularity | 46 | 38 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 35.91 | R$ 103.39 |
| Steam Review Score | 97.4% positive | 94.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 9.7K | 769 |
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 4 | SILENT HILL 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 23, 2023 | October 7, 2024 |
| Developers | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. | Bloober Team SA |
| Publishers | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. | KONAMI |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64 bit)/Windows 11 (64 bit) | Windows 10 x64 |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 / Intel Core i7 8700 | Intel Core i7-8700K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon RX 5700 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 | NVIDIA® GeForce® 2080RTX or AMD Radeon™ 6800XT |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Resident Evil 4 or SILENT HILL 2?
Resident Evil 4 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 4 worth buying over SILENT HILL 2?
Based on the metrics, Resident Evil 4 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. Too close to call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:33 PM UTC