Life is Strange vs Life is Strange 2
If you are torn between Life is Strange and Life is Strange 2, the two share Episodic, Choices Matter and Walking Simulator; here is how the numbers split. On raw data, Life is Strange takes 3 categories against 0 for Life is Strange 2.
Life is Strange
Life is Strange 2| Metric | Life is Strange | Life is Strange 2 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 4.12 | ★ 3.80 | Life is Strange by 0.32 (8%) |
| Metacritic | 83 | 75 | Life is Strange by 8 (10%) |
| Catalog popularity | 15,960 adds | 4,809 adds | Life is Strange by 11151 (70%) |
| Avg. playtime | 6h | 6h | Similar length |
| Platform families | 4 | 4 | Tie |
| Release year | 2015 | 2018 | Life is Strange 2 is newer by 3 yr |
Platform exclusives
- Life is Strange only: Mobile
- Life is Strange 2 only: Nintendo
Verdict
Life is Strange takes 3 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Episodic, Choices Matter, Walking Simulator and Point & Click, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.