Red Dead Redemption 2 vs Marvel Rivals
Red Dead Redemption 2 and Marvel Rivals 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 Marvel Rivals (2024). Red Dead Redemption 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (91.9% positive) than Marvel Rivals (78% positive). 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 |  Marvel Rivals | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 59.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 91.9% positive (295,872 reviews) | 78% positive (278,365 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Rockstar Games | NetEase Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Red Dead Redemption 2 (2019) is 5 years older than Marvel Rivals (2024).
- Red Dead Redemption 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (91.9% positive) than Marvel Rivals (78% positive).
- Marvel Rivals is free; Red Dead Redemption 2 is paid (59.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Red Dead Redemption 2 vs Marvel Rivals — FAQ
- Which is better, Red Dead Redemption 2 or Marvel Rivals?
- On Steam reviews Red Dead Redemption 2 scores higher (91.9% positive) than Marvel Rivals (78% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Red Dead Redemption 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Red Dead Redemption 2 or Marvel Rivals first?
- If you want chronology, Red Dead Redemption 2 (2019) came out before Marvel Rivals (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 Marvel Rivals 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.
- Do both Red Dead Redemption 2 and Marvel Rivals have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Red Dead Redemption 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Marvel Rivals ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Marvel Rivals free?
- Yes — Marvel Rivals is a free-to-play Steam title. Red Dead Redemption 2 is paid (59.99 USD).