


Dead Space™ 2 vs Alan Wake

Higher community rating
Dead Space™ 2
+6
rating points
More player ratings
Dead Space™ 2
1,052 ratings

Quick Take
Shared Taste
Dead Space™ 2 Stands Out
Alan Wake Stands Out
Higher Rated
Similarity Breakdown
Similar
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Same
Perspective
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Themes
Different
Features
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Dead Space™ 2
Alan Wake
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Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Dead Space™ 2 | Alan Wake |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Jan 25, 2011 | May 14, 2010 |
| Rating | 88/100 (1,052 ratings) | 82/100 (1,001 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureShooter | AdventureShooter |
| Themes | ActionHorrorScience fictionSurvival | ActionHorrorSurvivalThriller |
| Features | no hudambient musicswarming enemiessave pointwasd movementbloodymale protagonistvoice actingcraftingreal-time combatnecromorphaquariumaudio logsguided by radiosadismstrategic dismembermenttelekinesisworkbench mechanicsbacktrackingdisease | no hudambient musicswarming enemiessave pointwasd movementbloodymale protagonistvoice actingdigital rights managementfake tv showlandmark buttonagentscamera controlcar accidentcharacter models based on actual peoplecrowdream sequenceeasyin-engine cinematicinverted controls |
| Game Modes | Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | Third person | Third person |
| Platforms | PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360 |
Comparison Summary
Dead Space™ 2 and Alan Wake have a 7/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Third person, Adventure, Shooter, Action, Horror.
Dead Space™ 2 stands out for Co-operative, Multiplayer, Science fiction, crafting, while Alan Wake stands out for Thriller, digital rights management, fake tv show, landmark button.
Dead Space™ 2 has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, Third person, Adventure are the most likely to find value in both.
