Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Heavy Rain (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Heavy Rain on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like Heavy Rain on a map
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The short version
- Closest match: Beyond: Two Souls, which made by the same studio, Quantic Dream.
- Heavy Rain is tagged Choices Matter, Story Rich, Multiple Endings, Narration, Cinematic, Adventure, Detective, Thriller by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 2 are from the same studio: Beyond: Two Souls, Detroit: Become Human.
Why players value Heavy Rain
The five things Steam players tag Heavy Rain with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Choices Matter
- Story Rich
- Multiple Endings
- Narration
- Cinematic
| Reception | on Steam (86% of 30,991) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter |
| Price | $19.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Beyond: Two Souls
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Quantic Dream; both story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Choices Matter, Story Rich and Cinematic; released around the same time (2013).
A unique psychological action thriller delivered by A-list Hollywood performances by Elliot Page and Willem Dafoe, Beyond: Two Souls takes you on a thrilling journey across the globe as you play out the remarkable life of Jodie Holmes.
Beyond: Two Souls at a glance Released 2013 Studio Quantic Dream Player sentiment 88% positive of 42,985 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (88% of 42,985)
Matches Heavy Rain on: 4 of 5 — Choices Matter, Story Rich, Narration, Cinematic
Why players like it: Adventure, Choices Matter, Story Rich, Female Protagonist, Cinematic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Heavy Rain: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heavy Rain:Choices MatterStory RichCinematicEmotionalQuick-Time EventsDynamic NarrationNarrationThriller
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L.A. Noire
Why it matched: both psychological, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Detective, Crime and Story Rich; released around the same time (2011).
In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department.
L.A. Noire at a glance Released 2011 Studio Team Bondi Player sentiment 86% positive of 36,822 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (86% of 36,822)
Matches Heavy Rain on: 2 of 5 — Story Rich, Cinematic
Why players like it: Detective, Crime, Open World, Noir, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Heavy Rain: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heavy Rain:DetectiveCrimeStory RichMysteryInvestigationCinematicNudityThriller
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The Operator
Why it matched: both psychological, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Detective, Investigation and Mystery.
Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.
The Operator at a glance Released 2024 Studio Bureau 81 Player sentiment 92% positive of 8,837 Price $13.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (92% of 8,837)
Matches Heavy Rain on: 2 of 5 — Story Rich, Narration
Why players like it: Detective, Investigation, Conspiracy, Puzzle, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Heavy Rain: $13.99 — $6.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heavy Rain:DetectiveInvestigationMysteryThrillerCrimeNarrationStory RichInteractive Fiction
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Chaos;Child
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Mystery, Story Rich and Violent; released around the same time (2014).
From the creators of the critically acclaimed STEINS;GATE comes a sensational new visual novel: CHAOS;CHILD. Set in Shibuya in 2015, a group of high school students who survived an earthquake six years ago find themselves at the center of a new series of bizarre murders in the city.
Chaos;Child at a glance Released 2014 Studio 5pb. Inc. Player sentiment 93% positive of 4,083 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (93% of 4,083)
Matches Heavy Rain on: 2 of 5 — Story Rich, Multiple Endings
Why players like it: Visual Novel, Mystery, Anime, Story Rich, Gore — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Heavy Rain: $24.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heavy Rain:MysteryStory RichViolentMultiple EndingsThrillerSexual ContentNudityEmotional
- 5
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
Why it matched: both psychological, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Detective, Mystery and Story Rich.
Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter at a glance Released 2016 Studio Frogwares Player sentiment 80% positive of 14,479 Price $2.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (80% of 14,479)
Matches Heavy Rain on: 2 of 5 — Choices Matter, Story Rich
Why players like it: Adventure, Detective, Mystery, Story Rich, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Heavy Rain: $2.99 — $17.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heavy Rain:DetectiveMysteryStory RichCrimeThrillerInvestigationChoices Matter
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Detroit: Become Human
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Quantic Dream; both story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Choices Matter, Story Rich and Multiple Endings.
Detroit: Become Human puts the destiny of both mankind and androids in your hands, taking you to a near future where machines have become more intelligent than humans. Every choice you make affects the outcome of the game, with one of the most intricately branching narratives ever created.
Detroit: Become Human at a glance Released 2020 Studio Quantic Dream Player sentiment 96% positive of 261,110 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: (96% of 261,110)
Matches Heavy Rain on: 5 of 5 — Choices Matter, Story Rich, Multiple Endings, Narration, Cinematic
Why players like it: Choices Matter, Story Rich, Multiple Endings, Cinematic, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Heavy Rain: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heavy Rain:Choices MatterStory RichMultiple EndingsCinematicEmotionalDynamic NarrationNarrationViolent
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A Way Out
Why it matched: both crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Crime and Emotional.
A Way Out is an exclusively co-op adventure where you play the role of one of two prisoners making their daring escape from prison.
A Way Out at a glance Released 2020 Studio Hazelight Studios Player sentiment 88% positive of 102,752 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (88% of 102,752)
Matches Heavy Rain on: 2 of 5 — Story Rich, Cinematic
Why players like it: Online Co-Op, Co-op, Split Screen, Story Rich, Local Co-Op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Heavy Rain: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heavy Rain:Story RichCrimeEmotionalNudityCinematicSexual ContentViolent
- 8
The Quarry
Why it matched: both psychological and story-rich; shares 9 player tags including Choices Matter, Multiple Endings and Cinematic.
When the sun goes down on the last night of summer camp, nine teenage counselors are plunged into an unpredictable night of horror. The only thing worse than the blood-drenched locals and creatures hunting them are the unimaginable choices you must make to help them survive.
The Quarry at a glance Released 2022 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 82% positive of 24,881 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (82% of 24,881)
Matches Heavy Rain on: 4 of 5 — Choices Matter, Story Rich, Multiple Endings, Cinematic
Why players like it: Choices Matter, Multiple Endings, Horror, Multiplayer, Cinematic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Heavy Rain: $59.99 — $40.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heavy Rain:Choices MatterMultiple EndingsCinematicStory RichQuick-Time EventsThrillerSexual ContentViolent
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The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Choices Matter, Cinematic and Story Rich.
The Dark Pictures Anthology is a series of stand-alone, branching cinematic horror games that can also be played online with a friend. In Man of Medan, five friends set sail on a holiday diving trip that soon changes into something much more sinister.
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan at a glance Released 2019 Studio Supermassive Games Player sentiment 77% positive of 13,909 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (77% of 13,909)
Matches Heavy Rain on: 3 of 5 — Choices Matter, Story Rich, Cinematic
Why players like it: Choices Matter, Co-op, Horror, Adventure, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Heavy Rain: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heavy Rain:Choices MatterCinematicStory RichViolentQuick-Time EventsNuditySexual Content
- 10
Steins;Gate 0
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Multiple Endings and Choices Matter.
If you can't save the one you love… How can you save humanity? Sequel to the visual novel cult classic. Experience an alternate worldline of STEINS;GATE.
Steins;Gate 0 at a glance Released 2015 Studio Mages Player sentiment 96% positive of 8,409 Price $34.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (96% of 8,409)
Matches Heavy Rain on: 3 of 5 — Choices Matter, Story Rich, Multiple Endings
Why players like it: Visual Novel, Story Rich, Anime, Time Travel, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Heavy Rain: $34.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heavy Rain:Story RichMultiple EndingsChoices MatterMysteryViolentSexual Content
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Unheard - Voices of Crime
Why it matched: both psychological, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Detective, Mystery and Story Rich.
What if you could hear every word spoken at the scene of a crime? “Acoustic Detectives” wanted for testing our new device! Return aurally to crime scenes and use the voices you hear to identify potential suspects and solve the mysteries. What is it that’s connecting these seemingly unrelated cases?
Unheard - Voices of Crime at a glance Released 2019 Studio NEXT Studios Player sentiment 96% positive of 33,900 Price $6.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (96% of 33,900)
Matches Heavy Rain on: 1 of 5 — Story Rich
Why players like it: Detective, Puzzle, Mystery, Indie, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Heavy Rain: $6.99 — $13.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heavy Rain:DetectiveMysteryStory RichInvestigationCrime
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Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne
Why it matched: both psychological, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Cinematic and Crime.
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne is a violent, film-noir love story. Dark, tragic and intense, the in-depth story is a thrill-ride of shocking twists and revelations. Love hurts.
Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne at a glance Released 2003 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 94% positive of 14,615 Price $2.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (94% of 14,615)
Matches Heavy Rain on: 2 of 5 — Story Rich, Cinematic
Why players like it: Action, Noir, Third-Person Shooter, Classic, Bullet Time — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Heavy Rain: $2.49 — $17.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report will not launch or install, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Heavy Rain:Story RichCinematicCrimeDetectiveNudity
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Max Payne
Why it matched: both psychological, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Detective and Crime.
Max Payne is a man with nothing to lose in the violent, cold urban night. A fugitive undercover cop framed for murder, hunted by cops and the mob, Max is a man with his back against the wall, fighting a battle he cannot hope to win. Prepare for pain…
Max Payne at a glance Released 2001 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 89% positive of 15,818 Price $3.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (89% of 15,818)
Matches Heavy Rain on: 2 of 5 — Story Rich, Cinematic
Why players like it: Action, Noir, Classic, Third-Person Shooter, Bullet Time — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Heavy Rain: $3.49 — $16.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install, audio and subtitles, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Heavy Rain:Story RichDetectiveCrimeViolentCinematic
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Life Is Strange: True Colors
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Choices Matter, Story Rich and Multiple Endings.
Alex Chen hides her 'curse': the psychic power of Empathy, the ability to absorb the emotions of others. When her brother dies in a so-called accident, Alex must embrace her power to find the truth.
Life Is Strange: True Colors at a glance Released 2021 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 89% positive of 16,851 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (89% of 16,851)
Matches Heavy Rain on: 4 of 5 — Choices Matter, Story Rich, Multiple Endings, Cinematic
Why players like it: Choices Matter, Story Rich, LGBTQ+, Female Protagonist, Multiple Endings — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Heavy Rain: $59.99 — $40.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heavy Rain:Choices MatterStory RichMultiple EndingsEmotionalMysteryCinematic
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The Wolf Among Us
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Detective, Story Rich and Choices Matter; released around the same time (2013).
From the makers of the 2012 Game of the Year: The Walking Dead, comes a thriller based on the award-winning Fables comic books. As Bigby Wolf you will discover that a brutal, bloody murder is just a taste of things to come in a game series where your every decision can have enormous consequences.
The Wolf Among Us at a glance Released 2013 Studio LCG Entertainment, Inc. Player sentiment 98% positive of 40,158 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (98% of 40,158)
Matches Heavy Rain on: 3 of 5 — Choices Matter, Story Rich, Cinematic
Why players like it: Adventure, Detective, Story Rich, Episodic, Choose Your Own Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Heavy Rain: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Heavy Rain:DetectiveStory RichChoices MatterMysteryCinematic
- 16
Steins;Gate
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Multiple Endings and Choices Matter; released around the same time (2009).
Developed by 5pb. and Nitroplus, STEINS;GATE was awarded Famitsu magazine's coveted annual Game of Excellence award and was voted one of the most emotionally charged “tear-inducing games” ever made, in a Famitsu poll. It is a gripping and moving Visual Novel, which has already spawned manga and anime adaptations.
Steins;Gate at a glance Released 2009 Studio 5pb. Inc. Player sentiment 97% positive of 26,892 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (97% of 26,892)
Matches Heavy Rain on: 3 of 5 — Choices Matter, Story Rich, Multiple Endings
Why players like it: Visual Novel, Story Rich, Anime, Time Travel, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Heavy Rain: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Heavy Rain:Story RichMultiple EndingsChoices MatterMysteryThriller
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The Test
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Multiple Endings, Story Rich and Choices Matter.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
The Test at a glance Released 2020 Studio Randumb Studios Player sentiment 97% positive of 20,122 Price $1.19 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (97% of 20,122)
Matches Heavy Rain on: 3 of 5 — Choices Matter, Story Rich, Multiple Endings
Why players like it: Choose Your Own Adventure, Simulation, Multiple Endings, Story Rich, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Heavy Rain: $1.19 — $18.80 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heavy Rain:Multiple EndingsStory RichChoices MatterMysteryInvestigationDetective
- 18
Persona 5 Royal
Why it matched: both psychological, crime and story-rich; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Multiple Endings and Emotional.
Lead the Phantom Thieves of Hearts in this award winning, stylish turn-based RPG filled with dungeon crawling, party customization, strategic combat, and Persona fusion. Explore Tokyo, build relationships, battle Shadows, and infiltrate the minds of the corrupt to make them change their ways!
Persona 5 Royal at a glance Released 2022 Studio ATLUS Player sentiment 96% positive of 138,589 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: (96% of 138,589)
Matches Heavy Rain on: 2 of 5 — Story Rich, Multiple Endings
Why players like it: JRPG, Story Rich, Great Soundtrack, Turn-Based Combat, Anime — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Heavy Rain: $59.99 — $40.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heavy Rain:Story RichMultiple EndingsEmotionalSexual ContentDetectiveViolent
- 19
Murdered: Soul Suspect
Why it matched: both psychological, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Detective, Mystery and Crime; released around the same time (2014).
MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT™ takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder.
Murdered: Soul Suspect at a glance Released 2014 Studio Airtight Games Player sentiment 86% positive of 17,391 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (86% of 17,391)
Matches Heavy Rain on: 1 of 5 — Story Rich
Why players like it: Detective, Adventure, Mystery, Supernatural, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Heavy Rain: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heavy Rain:DetectiveMysteryCrimeStory Rich
- 20
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Multiple Endings, Choices Matter and Narration.
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe is an expanded re-imagining of 2013's The Stanley Parable. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will make a choice, and you will become powerless. You are not here to win. The Stanley Parable is a game that plays you.
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe at a glance Released 2022 Studio Crows Crows Crows Player sentiment 94% positive of 36,046 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (94% of 36,046)
Matches Heavy Rain on: 4 of 5 — Choices Matter, Story Rich, Multiple Endings, Narration
Why players like it: Multiple Endings, Comedy, Choices Matter, Walking Simulator, Narration — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Heavy Rain: $24.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heavy Rain:Multiple EndingsChoices MatterNarrationStory RichMysteryEmotional
- 21
Mafia II
Why it matched: both crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Crime, Story Rich and Sexual Content; released around the same time (2010).
War hero Vito Scaletta becomes entangled with the mob in hopes of paying his father’s debts. Vito works to prove himself, climbing the family ladder with crimes of larger reward and consequence.
Mafia II at a glance Released 2010 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 74% positive of 38,540 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (74% of 38,540)
Matches Heavy Rain on: 1 of 5 — Story Rich
Why players like it: Action, Adventure, Crime, Open World, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Heavy Rain: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Heavy Rain:CrimeStory RichSexual ContentNudityViolent
- 22
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days
Why it matched: both psychological, crime, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Crime, Violent and Nudity; released around the same time (2010).
Pure adrenaline of non-stop action in Single Player, Online Co-op and Multiplayer. Double the pleasure and mayhem with new multiplayer DLCs! (click for details)
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days at a glance Released 2010 Studio IO Interactive Player sentiment 67% positive of 9,765 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.2/10 · Steam: (67% of 9,765)
Matches Heavy Rain on: 1 of 5 — Story Rich
Why players like it: Action, Co-op, Third-Person Shooter, Crime, Violent — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Heavy Rain: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heavy Rain:CrimeViolentNudityStory Rich
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Tails Noir
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Detective, Story Rich and Interactive Fiction.
Tails Noir is a post-noir narrative adventure. Become raccoon private eye Howard Lotor and explore dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals as you uncover a deeply personal story of change and transformation.
Tails Noir at a glance Released 2021 Studio Eggnut Player sentiment 67% positive of 3,472 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.9/10 · Steam: (67% of 3,472)
Matches Heavy Rain on: 2 of 5 — Story Rich, Cinematic
Why players like it: Detective, Pixel Graphics, Visual Novel, Conversation, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Heavy Rain: $4.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heavy Rain:DetectiveStory RichInteractive FictionInvestigationMysteryCinematic
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The Stanley Parable
Why it matched: both psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Narration, Dynamic Narration and Multiple Endings; released around the same time (2013).
The Stanley Parable is a first person exploration game. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will follow a story, you will not follow a story. You will have a choice, you will have no choice. The game will end, the game will never end.
The Stanley Parable at a glance Released 2013 Studio Galactic Cafe Player sentiment 92% positive of 45,775 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (92% of 45,775)
Matches Heavy Rain on: 4 of 5 — Choices Matter, Story Rich, Multiple Endings, Narration
Why players like it: Comedy, Narration, Indie, Walking Simulator, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Heavy Rain: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heavy Rain:NarrationDynamic NarrationMultiple EndingsChoices MatterStory Rich
Common questions
What game is most like Heavy Rain?
Beyond: Two Souls, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Quantic Dream. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Heavy Rain" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Heavy Rain. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
What else did the makers of Heavy Rain do?
Beyond: Two Souls, Detroit: Become Human are also from Quantic Dream, and appear in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.