The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt vs Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Red Dead Redemption 2 sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015) is 4 years older than Red Dead Redemption 2 (2019). The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Red Dead Redemption 2 (91.9% positive). The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Red Dead Redemption 2 (39.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD). 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
 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt |  Red Dead Redemption 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2019 |
| Genres | RPG | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 59.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.8% positive (234,915 reviews) | 91.9% positive (295,872 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | CD PROJEKT RED | Rockstar Games |
Side by side
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015) is 4 years older than Red Dead Redemption 2 (2019).
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Red Dead Redemption 2 (91.9% positive).
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Red Dead Redemption 2 (39.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Red Dead Redemption 2 has co-op; The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt does not.
- Steam Deck: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is Deck Verified, Red Dead Redemption 2 is Deck Playable.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt vs Red Dead Redemption 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt or Red Dead Redemption 2?
- On Steam reviews The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt scores higher (96.8% positive) than Red Dead Redemption 2 (91.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt or Red Dead Redemption 2 first?
- If you want chronology, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015) came out before Red Dead Redemption 2 (2019). 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.
- Does The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt have multiplayer like Red Dead Redemption 2?
- No. Red Dead Redemption 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is listed as single-player only.