Red Dead Redemption 2 vs Resident Evil 4
The comparison
Red Dead Redemption 2 and Resident Evil 4 are measured by different sources, so there is no single winner. Each is shown in its own units. Reviewers most praise Red Dead Redemption 2 for emotional story writing, and Resident Evil 4 for atmosphere and tension.
As of Jun 23, 2026, Red Dead Redemption 2 is rated 92% positive on Steam (887,307 reviews), and 97/100 on Metacritic (109 critic reviews); Resident Evil 4 is rated 97% positive on Steam (259,336 reviews), and 93/100 on Metacritic (133 critic reviews). No source is blended; each stands on its own.
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)
Resident Evil 4
97% positiveSteam
259,336reviews
93/100Metacritic
133critic reviews
Praise
- atmosphere and tension (6)
- faithful yet improved remake (6)
- satisfying combat mechanics (5)
- memorable overall experience (5)
Complaints
- repetitive later sections (2)
- less horror than expected (2)
- unfavorable changes from original (1)
- confusing puzzles (1)