The Evil Within vs Alan Wake
The Evil Within and Alan Wake overlap on Cinematic, Survival Horror and Third-Person Shooter, which is why players keep weighing one against the other. Alan Wake wins 3 of our metrics to 1.
The Evil Within
Alan Wake| Metric | The Evil Within | Alan Wake | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 3.98 | ★ 4.09 | Alan Wake by 0.11 (3%) |
| Metacritic | 68 | 83 | Alan Wake by 15 (22%) |
| Catalog popularity | 5,679 adds | 10,543 adds | Alan Wake by 4864 (86%) |
| Avg. playtime | 6h | 5h | The Evil Within is longer |
| Platform families | 3 | 2 | The Evil Within |
| Release year | 2014 | 2010 | The Evil Within is newer by 4 yr |
Platform exclusives
- The Evil Within only: PlayStation
Verdict
Alan Wake takes 3 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Cinematic, Survival Horror, Third-Person Shooter and Dark, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.