The Last of Us™ Part IVSThe Last of Us™ Part II Remastered
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
The Last of Us™ Part I
Best price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered
Best price· Eneba · Key marketplaceWinner
The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered wins 9 of 12 head-to-head metrics.
Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.
Head-to-head metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.
Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.
Statistics over time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player count trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview score trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview volume trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
The Last of Us™ Part I
Quality
Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.
Value
Value isn't great at this price: better opportunities expected.
Popularity
Past its peak but still active: niche experience.
The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered
Quality
Solid title that pleased most of its audience: general consensus is positive.
Value
Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base: longer wait times for multiplayer.
The Last of Us™ Part I
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (Version 1909 or Newer)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel Core i7-8700
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB), AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB)
- Storage: 100 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD Recommended
The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit (version 1909 or higher)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8600, AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, AMD Radeon RX 5700
- Storage: 150 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD Required
Which is better: The Last of Us™ Part I or The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered?
The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered won the comparison against The Last of Us™ Part I 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 Last of Us™ Part I worth buying over The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered?
Based on the metrics, The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered 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 13, 2026, 06:04 AM UTC