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)