Heavy Rain vs Life is Strange Remastered
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Heavy Rain wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Heavy Rain is R$35.38 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Heavy Rain | Life is Strange Remastered |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 71 | 68 |
| Quality | 81 | 74 |
| Value | 76 | 79 |
| Popularity | 36 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 8.39 | R$ 43.77 |
| Steam Review Score | 85.5% positive | 91.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 362 | 348 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Heavy Rain | Life is Strange Remastered |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 18, 2020 | February 1, 2022 |
| Developers | Quantic Dream | Deck Nine |
| Publishers | Quantic Dream | Square Enix |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 or later (64 bit) | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-6600K @ 3.5GHz or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X @ 3.4GHz | AMD FX-8350, 4.2 GHz / Intel Core i5-2400, 3.1 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 with 4GB VRAM or AMD Radeon R9 390 with 4GB VRAM | Radeon RX 580, 4 GB / GeForce GTX 1060, 6 GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 35 GB available space | 42 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Heavy Rain or Life is Strange Remastered?
Heavy Rain won the comparison against Life is Strange Remastered 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 Heavy Rain worth buying over Life is Strange Remastered?
Based on the metrics, Heavy Rain 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. Life is Strange Remastered currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:37 PM UTC