Blacksad: Under the Skin vs Heavy Rain
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Heavy Rain wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Blacksad: Under the Skin is R$1.05 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Blacksad: Under the Skin | Heavy Rain |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 61 | 71 |
| Quality | 68 | 81 |
| Value | 78 | 76 |
| Popularity | 30 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 7.34 | R$ 8.39 |
| Steam Review Score | 83.3% positive | 85.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 11 | 362 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Blacksad: Under the Skin | Heavy Rain |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 14, 2019 | June 18, 2020 |
| Developers | Pendulo Studios, YS Interactive | Quantic Dream |
| Publishers | Microids | Quantic Dream |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | 64-bits Windows 10 | Windows 7 or later (64 bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7 (3GHz) or equivalent | Intel Core i5-6600K @ 3.5GHz or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X @ 3.4GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon RX VEGA 64 / Nvidia GTX 1080 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 with 4GB VRAM or AMD Radeon R9 390 with 4GB VRAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 30 GB available space | 35 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Blacksad: Under the Skin or Heavy Rain?
Heavy Rain won the comparison against Blacksad: Under the Skin 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 Blacksad: Under the Skin worth buying over Heavy Rain?
Based on the metrics, Heavy Rain 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. Blacksad: Under the Skin currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:28 PM UTC