The Evil Within 2 vs The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Evil Within 2 wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Evil Within 2 is $20.83 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | The Evil Within 2 | The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 72 | 73 |
| Quality | 87 | 74 |
| Value | 78 | 87 |
| Popularity | 35 | 38 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.96 | $26.79 |
| Steam Review Score | 91.8% positive | 90.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 138 | 2.7K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
The Evil Within 2
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$5.96−85%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$6.39−84%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$6.88−83%Buy The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$26.79−46%Buy 
Eneba Key marketplace$28.74−43%Buy Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$49.99Buy Side by side over time
The Evil Within 2The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered
Details and requirements
| Item | The Evil Within 2 | The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 12, 2017 | April 3, 2025 |
| Developers | Tango Gameworks | Nixxes Software, Naughty Dog LLC |
| Publishers | Bethesda Softworks | PlayStation Publishing LLC |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions) | Windows 10/11 64-bit (version 1909 or higher) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-4770 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X or better | Intel Core i5-8600, AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB / AMD RX 480 8GB or better | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, AMD Radeon RX 5700 |
| Storage (minimum) | 40 GB available space | 150 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | — | SSD Required |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: The Evil Within 2 or The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered?
The Evil Within 2 won the comparison against The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered 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 The Evil Within 2 worth buying over The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered?
Based on the metrics, The Evil Within 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. The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:27 PM UTC