Alan Wake 2 vs Wolfenstein: The New Order

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

Specification Alan Wake 2 Epic Games Publishing Wolfenstein: The New Order Bethesda Softworks
Overview
Release Date October 27, 2023 May 19, 2014
Availability Released Released
Age Rating Mature Mature
Developer Remedy Entertainment Bethesda Softworks, Machine Games
Publisher Epic Games Publishing Bethesda Softworks
Official Site https://www.remedygames.com/games/alan-wake-2/ http://www.wolfenstein.com
Gameplay
Genre Action Action, Shooter
Game Modes — Single-player, Multiplayer
Perspective — First-person
Average Playtime — 12 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox PC, PlayStation, Xbox
Available On PlayStation Store, Epic Games Store GOG, Xbox Store, Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox 360 Store, Epic Games Store
Critic & Community Scores
Community Rating 4.3 / 5 (443 ratings) 4.2 / 5 (2,520 ratings)
Metacritic — 81 / 100
PC Requirements
Minimum Requirements — OS: 64-bit Windows 7/Windows 8 Processor: Intel Core i7 or equivalent AMD Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce 460, ATI Radeon HD 6850 Storage: 50 GB available space
Recommended Requirements — Additional Notes: AMD Radeon users: Please install AMD Catalyst™ 14.4

Alan Wake 2 vs Wolfenstein: The New Order: which should you buy?

Alan Wake 2 offers a mature experience with a higher community rating and PC, PlayStation, Xbox support. It's priced lower than Wolfenstein: The New Order at around ₱1,500-2,000 for the base game on Steam or Epic Games Store. For those looking for an action game with a good balance of single-player and multiplayer modes, Wolfenstein: The New Order is recommended.

Frequently asked questions

Which game has better graphics?

Alan Wake 2's community rating suggests it might offer better visuals based on player feedback.

Is Alan Wake 2 more affordable than Wolfenstein: The New Order?

Yes, Alan Wake 2 is generally cheaper at around ₱1,500-2,000 for the base game on Steam or Epic Games Store compared to Wolfenstein: The New Order's price range of ₱2,000-3,000.

Which game has a higher minimum system requirements?

Wolfenstein: The New Order requires more powerful hardware with a minimum OS requirement of Windows 7/8 and an Intel Core i7 or equivalent AMD processor for the best experience.

Is Wolfenstein: The New Order better suited for daily commuting compared to Alan Wake 2?

No, both games have similar playtime (12 hours) which is not ideal for daily commuting. However, Wolfenstein: The New Order has a higher Metacritic score of 81/100 and better system requirements.