Resident Evil 2 vs The Evil Within 2
7/10Match score
Higher community rating
Resident Evil 2
+9
rating points
More player ratings
Resident Evil 2
1,399 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Similar
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Similar
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Genres
AdventureShooter
Themes
ActionHorrorSurvival
Features
survival horrorgore
Key Differences
Perspective
Resident Evil 2
-The Evil Within 2
First person
Genres
Resident Evil 2
-The Evil Within 2
Role-playing (RPG)
Themes
Resident Evil 2
-The Evil Within 2
Stealth
Features
Resident Evil 2
resource managementstrategic dismembermentcensored versionsevered limbszombies
The Evil Within 2
craftinghallucinationaggressive door-openingcover systemdialogue trees
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Resident Evil 2 | The Evil Within 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Jan 25, 2019 | Oct 12, 2017 |
| Rating | 90/100 (1,399 ratings) | 81/100 (286 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureShooter | AdventureRole-playing (RPG)Shooter |
| Themes | ActionHorrorSurvival | ActionHorrorStealthSurvival |
| Features | resource managementsurvival horrorstrategic dismembermentcensored versionsevered limbszombiesbloodygoregore system | craftingsurvival horrorhallucinationaggressive door-openingcover systemdialogue treesmonsterspax west 2017save pointside questscollectiblessequelgore |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | Third person | First personThird person |
| Platforms | Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, iOS | PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
Comparison Summary
Resident Evil 2 and The Evil Within 2 have a 7/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Third person, Adventure, Shooter, Action, Horror.
Resident Evil 2 stands out for resource management, strategic dismemberment, censored version, while The Evil Within 2 stands out for First person, Role-playing (RPG), Stealth, crafting.
Resident Evil 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.