In the shadow of 2010 blockbusters like Mass Effect 2 or Red Dead Redemption, a French game with a bold narrative has left a lasting mark. Sixteen years later, Heavy Rain makes a discreet but resounding return to Steam, thanks to a reduction to $1.99or 90% discount. This floor price, unprecedented for this title, is valid until January 19, 2026. For those who have never discovered it, this is perhaps the perfect opportunity to live (or relive) a unique experience in the history of video games.
Heavy Rain, the other shock of 2010
The year 2010 saw the emergence of video game behemoths, but also more discreet pearls. Among them, Heavy Rain, an interactive thriller by Quantic Dream. Featuring four characters linked to the affair of Origami Killerthe game offered a branching scenario, where each choice modified the outcome of the story.
At the time, its exclusive release on PS3 was divided: minimalist gameplay, omnipresent QTE, but controlled narration and dark atmosphere won over a curious audience. Ported to PS4 in 2016, then to PC in 2019, the game will find a new lease of life in 2026.
Steam Deck compatible and record price
For the first time, the game reached a price as low as $1.99 on Steam. This price has never been charged on the PlayStation Store or elsewhere. The offer is valid until January 19and the PC version is officially Steam Deck compatible, which allows you to discover the story anywhere, in portable mode. With its reasonable lifespan (8 to 10 hours), it is an ideal format for those looking for an immersive single-player adventure at a bargain price.
A narrative that is still effective in 2026?
Certainly, Heavy Rain has not escaped criticism, particularly for its sometimes shaky writing or its uneven dubbing. However, the whole remains solid. The dramatic tension, twists and turns, and multiple possible endings retain a unique power of attraction. If Detroit: Become Human was more commercially successful, many players still consider Heavy Rain to be the best Quantic Dream game, thanks to its more sober atmosphere and its omnipresent psychological tension.
Why this return at a low price?
The Quantic Dream studio no longer holds PlayStation exclusivity, which explains the freedom of distribution on Steam. Additionally, no discounts above 90% have ever been seen on the studio’s games – such a price might not never come back. At a time when €80 games often disappoint, this cult title offered for less than $2 is a godsend for the curious, the nostalgic and all those who like well-crafted stories.