Resident Evil 9: Requiem vs Silent Hill 2
Capcom's two-campaign action-horror versus Bloober's faithful psychological remake — which nightmare fits you?
Nails the dual-campaign structure if you crave Resident Evil's best action-horror yet at full price.
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.
Steam popularity
Shared scale — sparklines are directly comparable across both games.
Resident Evil 9: Requiem
May 2026 peak CCU 24,937 ↓ 10% MoM
All-time peak 312,908
Silent Hill 2
May 2026 peak CCU 1,395 ↑ 1% MoM
All-time peak 21,791
Key differences
Campaign structure
RE9 has two separate campaigns for Leon and Grace with distinct playstyles.
Silent Hill 2 follows a single narrative path for James through the town.
Horror approach
RE9 leans into action-horror with fast-paced combat and set pieces.
Silent Hill 2 emphasizes psychological dread and atmosphere over action.
PC performance
RE9 is optimized for PC with path tracing for high-end visuals.
Silent Hill 2's remake struggles above 1080p without DLSS and needs 8GB VRAM.
Which one is for you?
Pick Resident Evil 9: Requiem if
- You enjoy fast action-horror with two distinct character campaigns.
- You have a high-end PC capable of path tracing.
- You want separate playstyles for Leon and Grace.
Pick Silent Hill 2 if
- You are a Silent Hill fan wanting a faithful modern remake.
- You are new to psychological horror and prefer an atmospheric entry.
- You appreciate psychological dread with over-the-shoulder combat.
Bottom line
Choose Resident Evil 9 for its dual-campaign action-horror and PC optimization. Choose Silent Hill 2 for its faithful psychological remake of a classic.