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Red Dead Redemption 2 vs Ghost of Yotei

Red Dead Redemption 2 is the bigger, deeper game: a long, slow Western epic with a huge open world, a large cast and Red Dead Online. Ghost of Yotei is the sharper, tighter action game: faster katana combat, a focused revenge story and a much shorter campaign. Reviewers and owners rate both very highly, and RDR2's far larger rating base makes its score the more proven one. Buy RDR2 for length and world detail; buy Ghost of Yotei for combat feel and a story you can finish in a few sittings.

  • Choose the Red Dead Redemption 2 if you want a long single-player campaign with a living open world, hunting, side stories and an online mode to keep going after the credits.
  • Choose the Ghost of Yotei if you want fast, precise sword combat and a focused revenge story built for the PS5, and you don't need multiplayer.

Prices

  • Red Dead Redemption 2: $13.50 at greenmangaming.com (last seen Nov 3)
  • Ghost of Yotei: $54.99 at Best Buy (checked today)
  • Difference: the Red Dead Redemption 2 is $41.49 cheaper than the Ghost of Yotei 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
  • Huge, detailed open world with hunting, fishing and random encounters
  • Long story with a strong cast and a full epilogue
  • Red Dead Online adds multiplayer after the campaign
  • Runs on PS4, PS5, Xbox and PC
Cons
  • Slow pacing and long animations frustrate some players
  • Large install and heavy system demands on PC
  • Online mode has its own economy and grind
  • Mature content throughout
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Ghost of Yotei

Ghost of Yotei

4.9(72 ratings)
$54.99at Best BuyChecked 53 min ago
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Pros
  • Excellent katana combat with stances and unlockable techniques
  • Focused revenge story that respects your time
  • Built for PS5, so it looks and loads well
  • Cultural side activities break up the action
Cons
  • No multiplayer
  • PS5 only
  • Shorter campaign than RDR2
  • Smaller rating base so far, so the score is less settled

What separates them

Red Dead Redemption 2Ghost of Yotei
SettingAmerican frontier at the end of the Wild West eraRural northern Japan in the 1600s, around Mount Yotei
CombatGunplay, cover shooting and Dead Eye targetingKatana duels, stances, unblockable strikes and disarming
Campaign lengthVery long, dozens of hours with an epilogueFocused main story, far shorter
Open world detailDense with hunting, strangers, minigames and dynamic eventsLarge but more directed, with cultural side activities like onsen and shrine visits
MultiplayerRed Dead Online, up to 32 playersSingle-player only
PlatformsPS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PCPlayStation 5 only
Performance and load timesBuilt for the previous console generation; PS5 and PC versions run bestBuilt for PS5 from the start
PacingDeliberately slow, with long animations and travelFaster and more immediate

Price history

$47.27$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 Yotei: lowest $47.27 on Nov 11 at instant-gaming.com.

Prices at every store

Red Dead Redemption 2

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    $14.04Checked 53 min ago
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    $14.60Free shippingChecked 53 min ago
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  • greenmangaming.comNew

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

  • Best BuyNew

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    $54.99Free shippingChecked 53 min ago
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  • AntonlineNew

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    $69.99Free shippingChecked 53 min ago
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  • CSTechNew

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    $63.18+ $22.20 shippingChecked 53 min ago
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Specs compared

SpecRed Dead Redemption 2Ghost of Yotei
SystemPlayStation 4PlayStation 5
GenreShooter, Action, AdventureAction, Adventure
EditionStandard EditionStandard Edition
Country CompatibilitySee the list—
LanguagesSee the supported languages—
InstallationHow to activate your game—
DeveloperRockstar Games—
Release Date26 October 2018—
PlatformPC—
ESRB RatingMature—
Online PlayYes—
Form FactorDisc—
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SpecRed Dead Redemption 2Ghost of Yotei
Game TypeGame—
Release Year2019—
Number of Players Online (Max)32—
Number of Players Offline (Max)1—
PublisherRockstar Games—
Game ModesSingleplayer—
PlatformsPS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC—
MultiplayerYes—

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 Yotei

  • 4.9 / 572 ratings

Ratings are very high, with players praising the setting, combat additions and story of revenge. The main reservations are that the open-world formula is close to the first game and that the tone is grim and violent.

What people mention
  • CombatPraisedPlayers enjoy the katana duels and the added weapon types, including dual katanas.
  • SettingPraisedThe northern Japan landscapes and Mount Yotei backdrop are called striking and varied.
  • StoryPraisedAtsu's hunt for the six outlaws and her bonds with allies are well received.
  • Open worldMixed

Questions and answers

Which is better for a long single-player game?
Red Dead Redemption 2. Its campaign and epilogue run far longer, and the world is packed with side content. Ghost of Yotei is tighter but finishes much sooner.
Which has better combat?
Ghost of Yotei, if you want melee. Its katana duels, stances and disarming moves are more technical than RDR2's shooting, which is slower and cover-based.
Which lasts longer?
Red Dead Redemption 2, by a wide margin, especially with Red Dead Online on top of the story. Ghost of Yotei is a single-player game with no online mode.
Do I need a PS5 for Ghost of Yotei?
Yes. It is a PlayStation 5 exclusive. Red Dead Redemption 2 runs on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Is Ghost of Yotei worth stepping up to from Ghost of Tsushima?
It is a standalone story set 300 years later with a new lead, Atsu, so you don't need Tsushima first. If you liked Tsushima's combat, Yotei refines it.
Are both suitable for younger players?
No. Both are rated Mature, with violence and strong language. Red Dead Redemption 2 also carries a PEGI 18 rating.

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