DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH vs DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT is R$266.09 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH | DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 64 | 75 |
| Quality | 76 | 90 |
| Value | 62 | 75 |
| Popularity | 34 | 39 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 310.88 | R$ 44.79 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.7% positive | 91.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1.3K | 1.8K |
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Details and requirements
| Item | DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH | DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 19, 2026 | March 30, 2022 |
| Developers | KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, Nixxes Software | KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS |
| Publishers | PlayStation Publishing LLC, KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS | 505 Games |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10/11 Version 1909 or newer | Windows® 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-11700, AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Intel™ Core i7-3770 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 1600 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, AMD Radeon RX 6800 | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB or AMD Radeon™ RX 590 |
| Storage (minimum) | 150 GB available space | 80 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | SSD Required | AVX instruction set required |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH or DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT?
DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT won the comparison against DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH 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 DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH worth buying over DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT?
Based on the metrics, DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT 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. DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:42 AM UTC