DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT vs Under The Waves
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT wins 9 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Under The Waves is $1.47 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 DIRECTOR'S CUT | Under The Waves |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 83 | 66 |
| Quality | 90 | 64 |
| Value | 99 | 100 |
| Popularity | 39 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.34 | $0.87 |
| Steam Review Score | 91.9% positive | 77.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1.8K | 18 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT | Under The Waves |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 30, 2022 | August 28, 2023 |
| Developers | KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS | Parallel Studio |
| Publishers | 505 Games | Spotlight by Quantic Dream |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 | Windows 10 or higher |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel™ Core i7-3770 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 1600 | Intel Core i7 7thGen / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core 3.6GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 MB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB or AMD Radeon™ RX 590 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 6GB/ AMD Radeon RX Vega56 8GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 80 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT or Under The Waves?
DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT won the comparison against Under The Waves 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 DIRECTOR'S CUT worth buying over Under The Waves?
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. Under The Waves currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:59 PM UTC