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)
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