Resident Evil 9: Requiem vs Silent Hill f
Dual-campaign action-horror vs atmospheric psychological horror — one trusts its combat, the other trusts its writer.
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.
Silent Hill comes back swinging in 1960s Japan — Ryukishi07's writing and Yamaoka's score carry it past combat that's still the franchise's weak spot.
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 f |
|---|---|---|
| Value Silent Hill f wins on value | ||
| Price now | $47.59 −32% · GamersGate | $36.75 −60% · GamesPlanet DE |
| All-time low | $46.18 | $25.89 |
| Cost / hour | $4.31/hr $47.59 · 11 h main story | $3.43/hr $36.75 · 11 h main story |
| Off its low | +3% low was Jun 2026 | +42% low was Mar 2026 |
| Main story | 11 h | 11 h |
| Health Resident Evil 9: Requiem wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 96% 181k reviews | 80% 28k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 95% 2k votes · vs 96% lifetime | 78% 544 votes · vs 80% lifetime |
| Peak players | 7,637 Jul 2026 · ↓ 40% MoM | 987 Jul 2026 · ↑ 18% MoM |
| All-time peak | 312,908 Mar 2026 · now at 2% | 11,488 Oct 2025 · now at 9% |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 6 weeks ago | 2 weeks ago |
| Patch cadence | 2 in last 90 days | 1 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 f
The narrative depth and emotional journey, especially across multiple endings, is what high-playtime reviewers consistently praise.
The cryptic ending system and hard difficulty puzzles are points of friction for long-hour 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 appreciate optimized PC performance with path tracing.
- You want separate campaigns for Leon and Grace.
Pick Silent Hill f if
- You've been chasing Silent Hill 2/3 atmosphere since 2003.
- Ryukishi07's writing matters more to you than tight combat.
- Akira Yamaoka's soundtrack alone is worth the price.
Bottom line
Choose RE9 for polished action-horror with dual campaigns; choose SHf for unmatched atmosphere and writing despite weaker combat.