Resident Evil 9: Requiem vs Silent Hill 2
RE9's resource-scarce action versus SH2's slow psychological dread — both scare you, but they demand opposite patience.
Updated 27d 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 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 | Resident Evil 9: Requiem | Silent Hill 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Value Silent Hill 2 wins on value | ||
| Price now | $41.27 −41% · GameBillet | $22.40 −68% · GreenManGaming |
| All-time low | $39.85 | $22.40 |
| Cost / hour | $3.74/hr $41.27 · 11 h main story | $1.40/hr $22.40 · 16 h main story |
| Off its low | +4% low was Sep 2026 | At its low low was Sep 2026 |
| Main story | 11 h | 16 h |
| Health Resident Evil 9: Requiem wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 96% 185k reviews | 95% 65k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 94% 2k votes · vs 96% lifetime | 91% 766 votes · vs 95% lifetime |
| Peak players | 6,273 Aug 2026 · ↓ 18% MoM | 1,383 Aug 2026 · ↓ 21% MoM |
| Launch peak | — | 6% of Oct 2024 launch peak · as of Aug 2026 |
| All-time peak | 312,908 Mar 2026 · now at 2% | 21,791 Oct 2024 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 3 months ago | 20 months ago |
| Patch cadence | 1 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 love RE4 Remake's shooting and want it welded to dread.
- You replay games for NG+ and unlockables, not just first run.
- You're okay paying over $2 per hour for a 10-12 hour campaign.
Pick Silent Hill 2 if
- You want a modern entry point to Silent Hill — this is the best one.
- You prefer slower, psychological horror over action-heavy scares.
- Your PC has under 8GB VRAM — SH2 struggles above 1080p without DLSS.
Bottom line
Pick RE9 if you prioritize tight survival action and have $50 to burn for 11 hours; choose SH2 for a longer, slower, cheaper psychological journey at $27.95 with a more substantial story.