Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut vs System Shock: Enhanced Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. System Shock: Enhanced Edition is $1.53 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut | System Shock: Enhanced Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 77 | 68 |
| Quality | 92 | 88 |
| Value | 82 | 79 |
| Popularity | 36 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.12 | $0.59 |
| Steam Review Score | 91.9% positive | 91% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 155 | 4 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$2.12−89%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$2.28−89%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$2.69−87%Buy 
Side by side over time
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's CutSystem Shock: Enhanced Edition
Details and requirements
| Item | Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut | System Shock: Enhanced Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 25, 2013 | October 22, 2015 |
| Developers | Eidos Montreal | Nightdive Studios, Looking Glass Studios |
| Publishers | Eidos Interactive Corp. | Nightdive Studios, Atari |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 or Windows 8 | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Phenom II X4 or Intel Core 2 Quad or better | 1.5 GHz Processor |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | 256 MB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon HD 5850 | Any 100% OpenGL capable card (Card or Onboard) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 17 GB available space | 1 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut or System Shock: Enhanced Edition?
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut won the comparison against System Shock: Enhanced Edition 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 Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut worth buying over System Shock: Enhanced Edition?
Based on the metrics, Deus Ex: Human Revolution - 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. Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:39 AM UTC