Red Dead Redemption vs Way of the Samurai 4
7/10Match score
Higher community rating
Red Dead Redemption
+16
rating points
More player ratings
Red Dead Redemption
58 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Same
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Genres
AdventureRole-playing (RPG)
Themes
ActionOpen worldSandbox
Key Differences
Genres
Red Dead Redemption
Shooter
Way of the Samurai 4
-Features
Red Dead Redemption
1910sarmadilloracismweapons swapgambling
Way of the Samurai 4
real-time combatusing dialogue to avoid combatpacifist playthroughyakuzabranching storyline
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Red Dead Redemption | Way of the Samurai 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Aug 17, 2023 | Mar 3, 2011 |
| Rating | 83/100 (58 ratings) | 67/100 (17 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureRole-playing (RPG)Shooter | AdventureRole-playing (RPG) |
| Themes | ActionOpen worldSandbox | ActionOpen worldSandbox |
| Features | 1910sarmadilloracismweapons swapgambling | real-time combatusing dialogue to avoid combatpacifist playthroughyakuzabranching storylinefeudal japansamuraimartial artscustomizable charactersmoral decisionsrivaling factionsrpg elementsmultiple endings |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | Third person | Third person |
| Platforms | Android, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, iOS | PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3 |
Comparison Summary
Red Dead Redemption and Way of the Samurai 4 have a 7/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Third person, Adventure, Role-playing (RPG), Action, Open world.
Red Dead Redemption stands out for Shooter, 1910s, armadillo, racism, while Way of the Samurai 4 stands out for real-time combat, using dialogue to avoid combat, pacifist playthrough.
Red Dead Redemption 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.