Resident Evil 9: Requiem vs Silent Hill 2
Resident Evil 9 offers action-packed dual campaigns, while Silent Hill 2 refines psychological horror in a faithful remake.
Updated 12d ago
The Grace-Leon split welds RE7 dread to RE4 gunplay, and resource scarcity bites from the first hour — worth it despite 10-12 hours feeling thin at $70.
Polished horror remake that earns the 2001 comparison — Bloober Team's over-the-shoulder camera reframes Pyramid Head's chase without losing the original's dread.
By the numbers
Prices checked Aug 7; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Aug 7.
| Measure | Resident Evil 9: Requiem | Silent Hill 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Value Silent Hill 2 wins on value | ||
| Price now | $47.59 −32% · GamersGate | $32.12 −60% · GamesPlanet FR |
| All-time low | $46.18 | $26.95 |
| Cost / hour | $4.31/hr $47.59 · 11 h main story | $2.00/hr $32.12 · 16 h main story |
| Off its low | +3% low was Jun 2026 | +19% vs $26.95 low |
| Main story | 11 h | 16 h |
| Health Resident Evil 9: Requiem wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 96% 181k reviews | 95% 64k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 95% 2k votes · vs 96% lifetime | 90% 1k votes · vs 95% lifetime |
| Peak players | 7,637 Jul 2026 · ↓ 40% MoM | 1,750 Jul 2026 · ↑ 64% MoM |
| Launch peak | — | 8% of Oct 2024 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 |
| All-time peak | 312,908 Mar 2026 · now at 2% | 21,791 Oct 2024 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 6 weeks ago | 19 months ago |
| Patch cadence | 2 in last 90 days | 0 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Platinum | Platinum |
Shared scale — same months across the bottom, same player-count axis up the side, so the two lines are directly comparable. A shorter line means a younger game.
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
Resident Evil 9: Requiem
The Grace-Leon split keeps players engaged — her survival-horror tension contrasting his over-the-top action hooks everyone.
Length is the recurring friction — 10-12 hours and light bonus modes leave veterans wanting more at $70.
from our August 2026 verdict
Silent Hill 2
The atmospheric horror and emotional depth, driven by exceptional sound design and environmental storytelling, is what long-time players consistently praise.
Puzzle-heavy pacing and occasional PC stutter are the main friction points, though they rarely detract from the overall experience for veteran players.
from our May 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Resident Evil 9: Requiem if
- You loved Resident Evil 4's action and Resident Evil 2's horror.
- You value optimized PC performance with path tracing.
- You want separate campaigns for Leon and Grace with distinct playstyles.
Pick Silent Hill 2 if
- You loved the 2001 original and want a modern remake.
- You're new to Silent Hill and want a modern entry point.
- You enjoy psychological horror with a more action-forward remake.
Bottom line
Choose Resident Evil 9 for dual-campaign action-horror with top-tier PC performance; choose Silent Hill 2 for a polished psychological horror remake that honors the original.