Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut vs Sherlock Holmes The Awakened
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Sherlock Holmes The Awakened wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Sherlock Holmes The Awakened is $13.48 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 | Sherlock Holmes The Awakened |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 49 | 67 |
| Quality | 61 | 67 |
| Value | 53 | 98 |
| Popularity | 28 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $17.47 | $3.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 66.1% positive | 81.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4 | 31 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut | Sherlock Holmes The Awakened |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 29, 2013 | April 11, 2023 |
| Developers | Rising Star Games | Frogwares |
| Publishers | Rising Star Games | Frogwares |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 / Vista (32/64 bit) | Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Quad Core 1.6Ghz / AMD Quad Core 1.6Ghz | Intel Core i7-6700 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 12 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 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 590, 8 GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 8 GB available space | 30 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Deadly Premonition: The Director's Cut or Sherlock Holmes The Awakened?
Sherlock Holmes The Awakened 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 Sherlock Holmes The Awakened?
Based on the metrics, Sherlock Holmes The Awakened 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. Sherlock Holmes The Awakened currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:20 PM UTC