Halo Campaign Evolved vs Splatoon Raiders
Two $50 nostalgia plays in 2026: one replays a 25-year-old campaign, the other builds a new co-op loot loop on Splatoon's ink.
Updated 8d ago
Wait for a sale — the CE campaign remake is sharp, but $50 for 95% recycled content and kill-room bonus missions? No.
Splatoon's looter loop gets an 8/10 glow-up — the raid-and-loot PvE core earns its keep
By the numbers
Prices checked Sep 16; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
| Measure | Halo Campaign Evolved | Splatoon Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Value | ||
| Price now | $44.99 −10% · Newegg | $49.99 eShop |
| All-time low | $44.99 | — |
| Off its low | At its low low was Sep 2026 | — |
| Health | ||
| Steam reviews | 61% 14k reviews | — |
| Recent reviews | souring trend only | — |
| Metacritic user score | — | 9.3/10 1,943 ratings |
| Peak players | 14,767 Aug 2026 | — No PC release |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 5 weeks ago | 7 weeks ago |
| Patch cadence | 2 in last 90 days | 2 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Gold | — |
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
Halo Campaign Evolved
The modernized sandbox — QoL fixes like no Truth and Recon reset and working warthog physics — is what veterans call the remake's real win.
Bonus missions being one-note kill rooms and a boring dogfight is the letdown long-time players keep flagging as the package's weak half.
from our September 2026 verdict
Splatoon Raiders
The loot-and-raid loop hooks fast, with co-op play keeping sessions alive past the first week.
from our August 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Halo Campaign Evolved if
- You've replayed Combat Evolved yearly since 2001 and want it prettier
- You bounced off Halo Infinite's open world and want linear campaign pacing
- Solo Legendary runs are your comfort food and you never touch competitive multi
Pick Splatoon Raiders if
- You want a PvE looter shooter with inking mechanics
- You 100%'d Octo Expansion and want that depth again
- You play co-op campaigns with friends on Switch
Bottom line
Pick Splatoon Raiders if you want a fresh co-op loot loop and can live with mission repetition; pick Halo Campaign Evolved only if you're a CE solo Legendary regular and accept 61% positive Steam reviews and no PvP.