Deal | First time ever $8 instead of $40 on Steam – “a classic gameplay formula with a game-changing twist” (95% positive, 80% off)
Originally released in 2018 as a PS4 exclusive, Detroit: Become Human made its way to Steam in 2020. Developed by Quantic Dream – known for story-driven titles such as Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls – the game stays true to the studio’s signature style. Rather than relying on traditional gameplay with combat or leveling systems, it focuses on choices, emotions and moral dilemmas, offering a cinematic experience shaped by the player's decisions.
In Detroit: Become Human, players step into the roles of three androids: Kara, a housekeeper; Connor, a special investigator; and Markus, a caregiver for the elderly. Their stories intertwine, gradually forming a larger narrative shaped by every choice and conversation. According to German gaming magazine GamePro, which reviewed the game at launch, morality lies at the heart of the experience, with each decision carrying real weight and lasting consequences.
The gameplay in Detroit: Become Human builds on classic point-and-click mechanics, with players exploring environments, uncovering clues and selecting dialogue options that shape the story. Quick-time events add another layer of interaction. Compared to earlier Quantic Dream titles, the game introduces a key twist: time limits. As GamePro put it, it’s the “classic gameplay formula with a decisive twist,” adding tension to many situations. There’s good news for handheld players, too: Detroit: Become Human is “Verified” for the Steam Deck (currently selling for around $625 on Amazon).
GamePro highlighted the game’s strong sense of player agency, with choices having meaningful consequences that ripple across chapters. The believable futuristic setting and high replay value – featuring 32 chapters and countless branching paths – also earned praise. However, not everything hits the mark: the magazine noted a slow start, along with some clichéd characters and dialogue. Overall, GamePro awarded a solid 80 out of 100. The broader reception is similar on Metacritic, where the game holds a Metascore of 78 and a User Score of 8.0. On Steam, the feedback is even more positive – 95% of over 138,000 user reviews are favorable.
80% off on Steam for the first time
Detroit: Become Human is normally priced at around $40 on Steam, but right now it’s available for just $8 thanks to an 80% discount running until October 20. According to SteamDB, this is the biggest discount the game has ever seen – the previous record was 70%.
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