Halo Campaign Evolved vs Splatoon Raiders
Remastered nostalgia versus fresh loot-grind shooting — choose your nostalgia or your build-craft.
Updated 10d ago
Wait for a sale — the CE remake hits its nostalgia beats, but the new missions and AI voicework undercut the package.
Looter-shooter loops and swappable gadget parts cement Splatoon Raiders as the spin-off the franchise needed — dethrones the mainline as the co-op pick.
By the numbers
Prices checked Aug 26; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Aug 26.
| Measure | Halo Campaign Evolved | Splatoon Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Value | ||
| Price now | $49.99 Steam | $49.99 eShop |
| All-time low | $49.99 | — |
| Off its low | At its low low was Jun 2026 | — |
| Health | ||
| Steam reviews | 62% 13k reviews | — |
| Recent reviews | 58% 8k votes · vs 62% lifetime | — |
| Peak players | — Not yet charted | — No PC release |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 8 days ago | 3 weeks ago |
| Patch cadence | 2 in last 90 days | 2 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Gold | — |
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
Halo Campaign Evolved
The CE campaign's reworked levels and modern sandbox keep veterans coming back, with the Library praised as a genuine fix.
Server-forced restarts and login failures during updates erode trust even for the 40+ hour crowd, plus the new missions land flat.
from our August 2026 verdict
Splatoon Raiders
The build-craft loop's customizability keeps 95-hour players hooked, speed builds feeling personal and every gadget part mattering.
The endgame grind wall blocks full completion for the long-haul crowd, and co-op is the only cure for the chaotic late missions.
from our August 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Halo Campaign Evolved if
- You're a Halo fan who wants the definitive visual remaster of the original campaign
- You're okay with no multiplayer and minimal replay for the story
- You value preserving the original's design over new mechanics
Pick Splatoon Raiders if
- You love looter shooters with a cycle of find, craft, and refine gear
- You want a single-player experience that avoids PvP pressure entirely
- You enjoy solving dungeon layouts and optimizing builds rather than a linear story
Bottom line
If you crave the nostalgia of the classic Halo campaign with updated looks, pick Halo, but wait for a sale due to its 62% rating; if you want a fresh solo loot shooter with build depth, pick Splatoon Raiders for its 8.2/10 score.