Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut vs L.A. Noire
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
L.A. Noire wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut 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 | Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut | L.A. Noire |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 49 | 60 |
| Quality | 61 | 85 |
| Value | 53 | 42 |
| Popularity | 28 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $17.47 | $18.63 |
| Steam Review Score | 66.1% positive | 85.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4 | 196 |
Where to buy
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Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut
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Deadly Premonition: The Director's CutL.A. Noire
Details and requirements
| Item | Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut | L.A. Noire |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 29, 2013 | November 8, 2011 |
| Developers | Rising Star Games | Team Bondi, Rockstar Leeds |
| Publishers | Rising Star Games | Rockstar Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 / Vista (32/64 bit) | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Quad Core 1.6Ghz / AMD Quad Core 1.6Ghz | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | 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) | Version 9.0c | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 8 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut or L.A. Noire?
L.A. Noire 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 Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut worth buying over L.A. Noire?
Based on the metrics, L.A. Noire 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, 01:45 PM UTC