Red Dead Redemption 2 vs Red Dead Redemption
Red Dead Redemption 2 and Red Dead Redemption both land in Action on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Action games on Steam. Red Dead Redemption 2 (2019) is 5 years older than Red Dead Redemption (2024). Both sit near 92% positive on Steam (Red Dead Redemption 2: 295,872 reviews, Red Dead Redemption: 10,426). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Red Dead Redemption 2 |  Red Dead Redemption | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 59.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.9% positive (295,872 reviews) | 92% positive (10,426 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rockstar Games | Rockstar Games, Double Eleven |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Red Dead Redemption 2 (2019) is 5 years older than Red Dead Redemption (2024).
- Both sit near 92% positive on Steam (Red Dead Redemption 2: 295,872 reviews, Red Dead Redemption: 10,426).
- Red Dead Redemption is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than Red Dead Redemption 2 (24.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Red Dead Redemption 2 has co-op; Red Dead Redemption does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Red Dead Redemption 2 vs Red Dead Redemption — FAQ
- Which is better, Red Dead Redemption 2 or Red Dead Redemption?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Red Dead Redemption 2 sits at 91.9% positive (295,872 reviews), Red Dead Redemption at 92% (10,426). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Red Dead Redemption 2 or Red Dead Redemption first?
- If you want chronology, Red Dead Redemption 2 (2019) came out before Red Dead Redemption (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Red Dead Redemption 2 and Red Dead Redemption similar?
- They overlap on Action on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Red Dead Redemption have multiplayer like Red Dead Redemption 2?
- No. Red Dead Redemption 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Red Dead Redemption is listed as single-player only.