Resident Evil 5 vs The Walking Dead
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Walking Dead wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. The Walking Dead is $7.97 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 5 | The Walking Dead |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 59 | 75 |
| Quality | 87 | 92 |
| Value | 39 | 77 |
| Popularity | 38 | 38 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $9.88 | $1.91 |
| Steam Review Score | 87.5% positive | 97.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1.3K | 226 |
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 5 | The Walking Dead |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 15, 2009 | April 24, 2012 |
| Developers | Capcom | Telltale Games |
| Publishers | Capcom | Skybound Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| Supported OS (minimum) | Windows®10 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core™ i5-3570 or better, AMD Phenom™ II x4 3.4GHZ or better | Core 2 Duo 2GHz or equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 4GB or better | 3 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 512 MB VRAM, NVIDIA(R) GeForce® GTX 650 or better, ATI Radeon HD 7770 or better | — |
| Display (minimum) | Minimum 1280 x 720 pixel resolution | — |
| Sound (minimum) | DirectSound Compatible (DirectX 9.0c or higher) | Direct X 9.0c sound device |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Resident Evil 5 or The Walking Dead?
The Walking Dead won the comparison against Resident Evil 5 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 5 worth buying over The Walking Dead?
Based on the metrics, The Walking Dead 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 Walking Dead currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:17 PM UTC