Alan Wake's American Nightmare vs Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Alan Wake's American Nightmare wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Alan Wake's American Nightmare is R$22.71 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Alan Wake's American Nightmare | Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 49 | 49 |
| Quality | 73 | 61 |
| Value | 36 | 38 |
| Popularity | 32 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 3.89 | R$ 26.60 |
| Steam Review Score | 74.6% positive | 66.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 43 | 4 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Alan Wake's American Nightmare
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplaceR$3.89−87%Buy 
Nuuvem Authorized resellerR$9.49−68%Buy 
Loaded Authorized resellerR$12.99−57%Buy Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut
Side by side over time
Alan Wake's American NightmareDeadly Premonition: The Director's Cut
Details and requirements
| Item | Alan Wake's American Nightmare | Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 22, 2012 | October 29, 2013 |
| Developers | Remedy Entertainment | Rising Star Games |
| Publishers | Remedy Entertainment | Rising Star Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 | Windows 7 / Vista (32/64 bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Quad Core 2.66GHz Intel or 3.2GHz AMD | Intel Quad Core 1.6Ghz / AMD Quad Core 1.6Ghz |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | DirectX 10 compatible or later with 1GB RAM | DirectX 9.0c compatible NVIDIA or AMD ATI video card with 1GB of RAM; Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 or higher; ATI Radeon HD 4890 or higher |
| DirectX® (minimum) | 10 | — |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | 8 GB HD space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Alan Wake's American Nightmare or Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut?
Alan Wake's American Nightmare won the comparison against Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Alan Wake's American Nightmare worth buying over Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut?
Based on the metrics, Alan Wake's American Nightmare won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:13 PM UTC