Night in the Woods vs Life is Strange 2
Night in the Woods and Life is Strange 2 overlap on Drama, Walking Simulator and Great Soundtrack, which is why players keep weighing one against the other. Night in the Woods wins 3 of our metrics to 1.
Night in the Woods
Life is Strange 2| Metric | Night in the Woods | Life is Strange 2 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 4.25 | ★ 3.80 | Night in the Woods by 0.45 (11%) |
| Metacritic | 88 | 75 | Night in the Woods by 13 (15%) |
| Catalog popularity | 2,684 adds | 4,809 adds | Life is Strange 2 by 2125 (79%) |
| Avg. playtime | 6h | 6h | Similar length |
| Platform families | 5 | 4 | Night in the Woods |
| Release year | 2017 | 2018 | Life is Strange 2 is newer by 1 yr |
Platform exclusives
- Night in the Woods only: Mobile
Verdict
Night in the Woods takes 3 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Drama, Walking Simulator, Great Soundtrack and Full controller support, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.