Baldur's Gate 3 vs Red Dead Redemption 2
The comparison
Baldur's Gate 3 and Red Dead Redemption 2 are measured by different sources, so there is no single winner. Each is shown in its own units. Reviewers most praise Baldur's Gate 3 for freedom of choice, and Red Dead Redemption 2 for emotional story writing.
As of Jun 23, 2026, Baldur's Gate 3 is rated 97% positive on Steam (843,825 reviews), and 96/100 on Metacritic (119 critic reviews); Red Dead Redemption 2 is rated 92% positive on Steam (887,307 reviews), and 97/100 on Metacritic (109 critic reviews). No source is blended; each stands on its own.
Baldur's Gate 3
97% positiveSteam
843,825reviews
96/100Metacritic
119critic reviews
Praise
- freedom of choice (8)
- high replayability (8)
- story and writing (8)
- memorable characters (7)
Complaints
- early combat difficulty (1)
- no post-game content (1)
- steep learning curve (1)
- tedious inventory management (1)
Red Dead Redemption 2
92% positiveSteam
887,307reviews
97/100Metacritic
109critic reviews
Praise
- emotional story writing (11)
- arthur morgan's character (10)
- living open world (5)
- immersive atmosphere (5)
Complaints
- rockstar launcher issues (3)
- account access lockout (2)
- slow opening hours (2)
- technical bugs and glitches (1)