Detroit: Become Human vs Heavy Rain
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Detroit: Become Human wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Heavy Rain is $4.49 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Detroit: Become Human | Heavy Rain |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 75 | 71 |
| Quality | 91 | 81 |
| Value | 74 | 78 |
| Popularity | 44 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $6.18 | $1.69 |
| Steam Review Score | 96.4% positive | 85.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3.0K | 362 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Detroit: Become Human | Heavy Rain |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 18, 2020 | June 18, 2020 |
| Developers | Quantic Dream | Quantic Dream |
| Publishers | Quantic Dream | Quantic Dream |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64 bit) | Windows 7 or later (64 bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-6600 @ 3.3 GHz or AMD Ryzen 3 1300 X @ 3.4 GHz | Intel Core i5-6600K @ 3.5GHz or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X @ 3.4GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 12 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580 with 4GB VRAM minimum (Support of Vulkan 1.1 required) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 with 4GB VRAM or AMD Radeon R9 390 with 4GB VRAM |
| Storage (minimum) | 55 GB available space | 35 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Detroit: Become Human or Heavy Rain?
Detroit: Become Human won the comparison against Heavy Rain 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 Detroit: Become Human worth buying over Heavy Rain?
Based on the metrics, Detroit: Become Human 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. Heavy Rain currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:51 PM UTC