Red Dead Redemption 2 vs The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

The comparison

Red Dead Redemption 2 and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 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 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for series-best zelda.

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); The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is rated 96/100 on OpenCritic (168 critic reviews), and 97/100 on Metacritic (117 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)

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

96/100OpenCritic
168critic reviews
97/100Metacritic
117critic reviews
Praise
  • series-best zelda (7)
  • open-world freedom (6)
  • masterclass game design (4)
  • sense of adventure (4)
Complaints
  • minor technical issues (1)
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