Alan Wake 2 vs SMITE

A full spec-by-spec comparison of Alan Wake 2 vs SMITE — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.

Specification Alan Wake 2 Epic Games Publishing SMITE Hi-Rez Studios
Overview
Release Date October 27, 2023 August 19, 2015
Availability Released Released
Age Rating Mature
Developer Remedy Entertainment Hi-Rez Studios
Publisher Epic Games Publishing Hi-Rez Studios
Official Site https://www.remedygames.com/games/alan-wake-2/ http://smitegame.com
Gameplay
Genre Action Action
Game Modes Multiplayer, Co-op
Perspective Third-person
Average Playtime 3 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Nintendo
Available On PlayStation Store, Epic Games Store Epic Games Store, Xbox Store, PlayStation Store, Steam, Nintendo eShop
Critic & Community Scores
Community Rating 4.3 / 5 (443 ratings) 3.1 / 5 (801 ratings)
Metacritic 83 / 100
PC Requirements
Minimum Requirements OS: Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista or Windows 7 Processor: Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon X2 2.7 GHz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: ATI or Nvidia graphics card with 512MB video ram or better and Shader Model 3.0+ support. (ATI Radeon 3870 or higher, Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT or higher) Storage: 10 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Recommended Requirements OS: 64-bit: Vista, Win 7, Win 8 Processor: Intel Core i5-750, 2.67 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 965, 3.4 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / AMD Radeon HD 6950 or better with 768 MB+ of VRAM (DirectX 11 Compatible) Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 10 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card

Alan Wake 2 vs SMITE: which should you buy?

Alan Wake 2 offers a mature action experience with strong community ratings and availability on multiple platforms including PlayStation Store and Epic Games Store. SMITE is an older game but still highly rated, available on more platforms, and has diverse game modes. For those looking for the latest in action games, Alan Wake 2 might be the better choice; however, if you want a game with a broader range of features and platform availability, SMITE could be preferable.

Frequently asked questions

Which game is cheaper to purchase?

The price of both games can vary based on store promotions. As of now, there's no specific information about their current prices in stores.

Is one game more powerful than the other?

Power isn't a factor here as this comparison focuses on software and not hardware requirements. Both games are available across multiple platforms but power is not mentioned or compared.

Which game is better for daily commuting?

Daily commuting isn't typically considered when evaluating video games, but SMITE has an average playtime of 3 hours which might make it slightly more suitable for shorter sessions during commutes.

What are the minimum and recommended system requirements for each game?

Minimum Requirements: Alan Wake 2 requires OS: Windows XP SP2, Processor: Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon X2 2.7 GHz, Memory: 2 GB RAM, Graphics: ATI or Nvidia graphics card with 512MB video ram or better and Shader Model 3.0+ support. SMITE's minimum requirements are OS: Windows XP SP2, Processor: Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon X2 2.7 GHz, Memory: 2 GB RAM, Graphics: ATI or Nvidia graphics card with 512MB video ram or better and Shader Model 3.0+ support.