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Red Dead Redemption 2 vs Ghost of Tsushima

Red Dead Redemption 2 is the bigger, slower, more detailed world, with a long story, deep hunting and survival systems, and Red Dead Online. Ghost of Tsushima is the tighter, faster game, with sharper sword combat, a cleaner map and a shorter campaign. Reviewers and owners praise both, and RDR2's 4.8 against Ghost's 4.7 reflects two very close games rather than a clear winner. Buy RDR2 for a long single-player epic with online play; buy Ghost of Tsushima for combat and pacing.

  • Choose the Red Dead Redemption 2 if you want a long, dense open world with hunting, survival systems, a huge story and Red Dead Online.
  • Choose the Ghost of Tsushima if you want fast, precise sword combat, a focused story and a map that respects your time.

Prices

  • Red Dead Redemption 2: $13.50 at greenmangaming.com (last seen Nov 3)
  • Ghost of Tsushima: $24.99 at Best Buy (checked today)
  • Difference: the Red Dead Redemption 2 is $11.49 cheaper than the Ghost of Tsushima at the latest prices (Nov 3 and Nov 11)
Rockstar Games
Rockstar Games Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

Rockstar Games Red Dead Redemption 2

4.8(747 ratings)
$13.50at greenmangaming.comChecked Nov 3
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Pros
  • Enormous, richly detailed open world
  • Strong story and memorable characters
  • Deep hunting, crafting and survival systems
  • Red Dead Online adds long-term play
Cons
  • Slow opening and deliberate pacing
  • Long missions and travel times
  • Console versions capped at 30fps
  • Large install and heavy system demands on PC
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Ghost Of Tsushima

Ghost of Tsushima

Ghost Of Tsushima

4.7(842 ratings)
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Pros
  • Excellent, responsive sword combat
  • Focused story that does not drag
  • Wind-guided exploration keeps navigation clean
  • 60fps on PS5 and good PC upscaling support
Cons
  • Shorter campaign with less replay depth
  • Side content is thinner than RDR2's
  • Stealth is basic compared with the combat
  • Online mode is smaller in scope

What separates them

Red Dead Redemption 2Ghost of Tsushima
SettingAmerican frontier at the end of the Wild West era13th-century Tsushima Island during the Mongol invasion
CombatCover shooting, Dead Eye targeting, brawling and horseback gunplayKatana duels, bow work and stealth, with stances to learn
PacingSlow, deliberate, long campaign with heavy simulation detailFaster campaign, quicker travel and less busywork
World detailVery dense, with wildlife, weather and NPC routinesCleaner and more readable, with guided exploration via wind
Online playRed Dead Online, up to 32 playersLegends co-op and multiplayer, with PC cross-play
LengthRoughly 50 to 60 hours for the main story aloneRoughly 25 to 30 hours for the main story
PlatformsPS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PCPS4 and PS5, plus a separate PC version
Performance optionsConsole versions run at 30fps; PC adds higher settingsPS5 runs at 60fps; PC adds DLSS, FSR and XeSS upscaling

Price history

$20.89$13.50
Nov 1Nov 11
  • Red Dead Redemption 2: lowest $13.50 on Nov 3 at greenmangaming.com; $14.60 on Nov 11.
  • Ghost of Tsushima: lowest $19.99 on Nov 11 at GameStop.

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Red Dead Redemption 2

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    $14.04Checked 53 min ago
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    In stock

    $14.60Free shippingChecked 53 min ago
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    Availability unknown

    $13.50Checked Nov 3
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    $14.94Checked 15 h ago
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Ghost of Tsushima

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    $21.95Checked 52 min ago
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    $24.99Checked 53 min ago
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    $19.99+ $7.99 shippingChecked 53 min ago
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    $35.07+ $32.50 shippingChecked 52 min ago
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Specs compared

SpecRed Dead Redemption 2Ghost of Tsushima
SystemPlayStation 4PlayStation 4
ESRB RatingMatureMature
Form FactorDiscDisc
GenreShooter, Action, AdventureAction, Adventure
Country CompatibilitySee the list—
LanguagesSee the supported languages—
InstallationHow to activate your game—
DeveloperRockstar Games—
Release Date26 October 2018—
PlatformPC—
Online PlayYes—
Game TypeGame—
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SpecRed Dead Redemption 2Ghost of Tsushima
Release Year2019—
Number of Players Online (Max)32—
Number of Players Offline (Max)1—
PublisherRockstar Games—
Game ModesSingleplayer—
EditionStandard Edition—
PlatformsPS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC—
MultiplayerYes—
Minimum processor—Intel Core i3-7100 AMD Ryzen 3 1200
Minimum memory

What reviewers say

Red Dead Redemption 2

  • 4.8 / 5747 ratings

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 747 ratings, Red Dead Redemption 2 is widely regarded as one of the best open-world games of its generation. Players praise the world, story and characters; common complaints are the slow pace and the PC version's hardware demands.

What people mention
  • Open worldPraisedPlayers single out the scale and detail of the frontier map and its wildlife.
  • StoryPraisedThe campaign and its characters are among the most cited reasons people recommend it.
  • PacingMixedSome find the slow animations and deliberate pace immersive; others find them tedious.
  • PC performanceCriticisedThe PC version's 12 GB RAM requirement and large install are common complaints.

Ghost of Tsushima

  • 4.7 / 5842 ratings

Reviewers and owners rate it very highly, calling it one of the best open-world games on PlayStation 4. Praise centers on the combat, the visuals and the respect for samurai cinema; criticism is mostly about familiar open-world mission design.

What people mention
  • CombatPraisedPlayers single out the stance-based katana duels and standoffs as the game's best feature.
  • VisualsPraisedThe art direction and Kurosawa filter are repeatedly called stunning.
  • ExplorationPraisedThe wind and animal guides are seen as a refreshing alternative to map markers.
  • Side questsMixed

Questions and answers

Which is better for a first open-world game?
Ghost of Tsushima. It is shorter, faster to pick up and its wind guidance keeps you from getting lost. RDR2 rewards patience but its slow opening turns some newcomers off.
Which has more content?
Red Dead Redemption 2. Its story runs roughly twice as long as Ghost of Tsushima's, and hunting, challenges and Red Dead Online add many more hours.
Which has better combat?
Ghost of Tsushima, for most players. The katana duels and stance switching are precise and readable. RDR2's shooting is solid but slower and more simulation-minded.
Does either have online multiplayer?
Both do. Red Dead Redemption 2 has Red Dead Online with up to 32 players. Ghost of Tsushima has Legends co-op, and the PC version supports cross-play with PS4 and PS5 players.
Which runs better on a base PS4?
Both run on PS4, but Ghost of Tsushima holds a steadier frame rate and loads faster. Red Dead Redemption 2 pushes the hardware harder and has longer load times.
Is Ghost of Tsushima worth stepping up to if I already own RDR2?
Yes, if you want a different pace. It is a tighter, faster game with sharper melee combat, so it complements RDR2 rather than replacing it.

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8GB
Storage space—75GB
Operating system—Windows 10 64-bit
Upscaling support—NVIDIA DLSS 3, AMD FSR 3, or Intel XeSS
Controller connection—USB cable
Cross-play—PC users can team up with PS4 & PS5 players
Some find the side stories well written, others find the mission structure repetitive.