BioShock Infinite vs Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
BioShock Infinite wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics. BioShock Infinite is $0.22 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | BioShock Infinite | Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 73 | 77 |
| Quality | 95 | 92 |
| Value | 66 | 82 |
| Popularity | 41 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.90 | $2.12 |
| Steam Review Score | 93.4% positive | 91.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 275 | 155 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
BioShock Infinite
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$1.90−94%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$2.07−93%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$6.75−77%Buy Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$2.12−89%Buy GAMIVO Key marketplace$2.28−89%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$2.69−87%Buy Side by side over time
BioShock InfiniteDeus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut
Details and requirements
| Item | BioShock Infinite | Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 25, 2013 | October 25, 2013 |
| Developers | Irrational Games, Virtual Programming (Linux) | Eidos Montreal |
| Publishers | 2K | Eidos Interactive Corp. |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 Service Pack 1 64-bit | Windows 7 or Windows 8 |
| Processor (minimum) | Quad Core Processor | AMD Phenom II X4 or Intel Core 2 Quad or better |
| Memory (minimum) | 4GB | 2 GB RAM |
| Hard Disk Space (minimum) | 30 GB free | — |
| Video Card (minimum) | DirectX11 Compatible, AMD Radeon HD 6950 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 | — |
| Video Card Memory (minimum) | 1024 MB | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: BioShock Infinite or Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut?
BioShock Infinite won the comparison against Deus Ex: Human Revolution - 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 BioShock Infinite worth buying over Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut?
Based on the metrics, BioShock Infinite 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. Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:17 PM UTC