Dragon’s Dogma 2 vs Ghost of Yotei
Capcom's mechanic-first RPG tangle versus Sucker Punch's cinematic action — both carve distinct paths through exploration and combat.
Updated 25d ago
If you can forgive the original's quirks, DD2 holds up — patches fixed CPU performance and the microtransaction outrage was overblown (everything's findable in-game).
A bigger, blunter sequel — combat nails the first game's feel, but the story fumbles momentum. Fans of Tsushima won't regret it.
By the numbers
Prices checked Sep 10; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Sep 10.
| Measure | Dragon’s Dogma 2 | Ghost of Yotei |
|---|---|---|
| Value | ||
| Price now | $26.19 −35% · Fanatical | — |
| All-time low | $10.88 | — |
| Cost / hour | $0.83/hr $26.19 · 31 h main story | — |
| Off its low | +141% low was Oct 2025 | — |
| Main story | 31 h | — |
| Health | ||
| Steam reviews | 62% 117k reviews | — |
| Recent reviews | 71% 837 votes · vs 62% lifetime · improving | — |
| Metacritic user score | — | 8.1/10 3,638 ratings |
| Peak players | 4,333 Aug 2026 · ↑ 5% MoM | — No PC release |
| Launch peak | 2% of Mar 2024 launch peak · as of Aug 2026 | — |
| All-time peak | 228,285 Mar 2024 | — |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 3 weeks ago | — |
| Patch cadence | 1 in last 90 days | — |
| Steam Deck | Silver | — |
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
Dragon’s Dogma 2
The pawn system's emotional depth and banter drive 100+ hour journeys, making companions feel irreplaceable.
Performance drops and limited enemy variety frustrate long-haul players, though dedicated fans anticipate the DLC.
from our May 2026 verdict
Ghost of Yotei
Combat depth is the anchor; reviewers across the spectrum call the stance-switching and parry dance the high point.
Story tedium is the recurring sore spot — reviewers say the revenge tale drags and the new protagonist lacks Jin's magnetism.
from our August 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Dragon’s Dogma 2 if
- You loved the pawn system and want deeper class experimentation
- You enjoy organic exploration and don't mind a light narrative
- You're fine with a single save slot and mechanic-first design
Pick Ghost of Yotei if
- You're a Tsushima veteran craving more of that combat feel
- You value cinematic storytelling with a clear revenge arc
- You play on PS5 and want DualSense haptics fully utilized
Bottom line
Choose Dragon's Dogma 2 for emergent combat and exploration, especially if you appreciated the original's quirks; pick Ghost of Yotei for a polished, story-driven sequel that doubles down on Tsushima's strengths.