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Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon CityVSResident Evil Revelations

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

Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City

Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City

Quality
48Popularity
29Value
28
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Ends in≈3d
$1,200.85
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Resident Evil Revelations

Resident Evil Revelations

Quality
80Popularity
33Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-74% $5.17
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Winner

Resident Evil Revelations wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 14 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

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Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City
1 of 15 metrics
Resident Evil Revelations
14 of 15 metrics
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Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1200.85 -
$5.17 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$4.04 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-74% Wins
Sales Frequency
27 price changes -
104 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
48/100 -
77/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
55.5% positive -
82.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
3.5K -
11.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.0K -
9.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.6K Wins
1.9K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 -
139 Wins
Steam Recommendations
3.5K -
11.0K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
50 Wins
Supported Languages
8 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2012 -
May 2013 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Skip ThisResident Evil: Operation Raccoon City

This isn't its moment. Right now, there are better options or better times to consider this one.

MaybeResident Evil Revelations

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: Operation Raccoon City
Resident Evil Revelations

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: Operation Raccoon City

Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City

1 Store
Kinguin
Kinguin$1,200.85Buy Now
Resident Evil Revelations

Resident Evil Revelations

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -74% $5.17Buy Now
Steam
Steam +287% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +287% $19.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +287% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City

Quality

Hasn't won over its audience — consistent negative feedback.

55% positive (3,520 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 48/100 — critics weren't impressed
3,520 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$1200.85 — high price

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

3 concurrent players — niche audience

Resident Evil Revelations

Quality

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

83% positive (11,142 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 77/100 — generally favorable from critics
11,142 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

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

$5.17 — very accessible price
74% off — solid discount
Historical low: $4.04 — room for better deals

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-28% player decline
138 concurrent players — smaller but active
11,142 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsResident Evil: Operation Raccoon CityResident Evil Revelations
Release Date
May 18, 2012
May 20, 2013
Developers
Slant Six Games
Capcom
Publishers
Capcom Co. Ltd
Capcom
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
50

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City

No PC requirements data available

Resident Evil Revelations

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS:Windows®10
  • Processor:Intel® Core™ 2 Quad 2.7 Ghz or better, AMD Phenom™ II X4 3 Ghz or better
  • Memory:4 GB RAM
  • Graphics:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560 or better, ATI Radeon™ HD6950 or better
  • DirectX®:9.0c
  • Hard Drive:8 GB HD space
  • Sound:DirectSound supported with DirectX9.0c or better
  • Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City or Resident Evil Revelations?

Resident Evil Revelations won the comparison against Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City 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: Operation Raccoon City worth buying over Resident Evil Revelations?

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

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 07:07 PM UTC

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