Heavy Rain is not the first interactive video game, but it certainly brought them on the mainstream map thanks to how entertaining the game was and the popularity it received. Originally just a PlayStation exclusive, it later found its way on the PC platform and has since become even more popular thanks to a wider audience.
So, whether you liked the gameplay but the story left you unsatisfied – or that you loved the game and wish to play more like it, it’s only natural to look for more games. But with so many mediocre games in the genre, it’s hard to know which ones are the hidden gems that you should be playing right now.
That’s why we’ve created a thorough list of the best games like Heavy Rain to save your time. Not only that, but we’ve attached videos to them too so that you can tell if the game is your type right away. So, let’s get started!
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1. Detroit: Become Human
Available On: PlayStation 4, PC.
Made by the same developers, Detroit: Become Human is one of the best interactive video games like Heavy Rain that you’ll play. It has a much better choice-driven narrative that gives you many different endings to see, not to mention that there is something different for you even if one of your characters ends up dying before the big finale.
The story is about a futuristic society where androids start gaining sentience, and it’s up to the player if they wish to make them cooperative, neutral, or evil. Every moment is heart-pounding and the ending is an amazing pay-off that will make you feel like your money was well-spent. And last but not least, you can replay the game numerous times to experience new scenarios.
2. Life is Strange (franchise)
Available On: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC, OS X, Linux, iOS, Android
The Life is Strange franchise is well-known, and admittedly peaked in the very first game. While the sequels and prequel are decent too, fortunately you don’t necessarily have to play them as the first game is a very fulfilling adventure. The concept it follows is about time-travel, and it’s up to you to handle what you choose to do with it once the story events unfold.
It’s a very entertaining game and the characters are fun to follow – the only drawback is that while your choices matter most of the game, there are only two endings to pick from when you reach that point. And with the remaster coming out, it’s a good time to get back into Arcadia Bay.
3. The Walking Dead
Available On: PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, OS X, Linux, Ouya, Kindle Fire HDX
Telltale Games may be closing up shop, but The Walking Dead is one of the most influential games in the genre. Taking up source material from the comics and the TV show, it managed to create a new universe of its own with interesting characters and intense gameplay. It went on for four seasons, so there’s a lot of content to catch up on and it surprisingly never got stale either.
While Telltale Games started closing before the last episodes were finished, fortunately we still got to see them be completed.
4. Indigo Prophecy
Available On: PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox, Xbox 360, Android, iOS, Linux, macOS.
Before Quantic Dream went on to make headlines with Heavy Rain, they made an underrated game called Indigo Prophecy. It wasn’t the most popular game at the time, but it has gone on to develop a cult-following over time since it provided players with a very immersive and disturbing experience.
You play as three different characters and your choices make a decent difference in how the game works. And with a Remastered in existence, you can experience the game without worrying about it being a bit old.
5. Until Dawn
Available On: PlayStation 4
Until Dawn is the ultimate slasher-movie experience in video games and has the same kind of interactive gameplay in which you are provided with many choices that will greatly shape the game’s story and its ending. You can have all of the characters survive, or you can end with everyone dead – it’s entirely up to you and seeing what happens through the game’s intensity is what makes it so much fun.
It even has actors like Rami Malek in lead roles, so that’s an extra icing on the cake. And if you want more, there is a VR-only spin-off and prequel out there too.
6. Twin Mirror
Available On: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC.
If you like detective stories set in small towns, we have Twin Mirror for you. As you can tell from the name itself, it draws inspiration from the successful Twin Peaks series and you play as a man stuck inside a twisted mystery once he goes to his hometown for the funeral of a dead friend.
It’s not a game that is liked by everyone, but those who enjoyed it had a great time with it.
7. Beyond: Two Souls
Available On: PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4.
Yet another game by the same developers as Heavy Rain, we have Beyond: Two Souls. It’s the lesser-known game in their library but whenever there’s a bundle – you’ll see this game in the pack. It features supernatural elements and the story is about two souls connected to each other that try to understand what it all means.
We have two excellent actors in the main lead, which are Ellen Page (now Elliot Page) and Willem Dafoe so it’s always pleasant to see them around. While it’s not well-received by everyone, they still suggest giving the game a try as it’s at least a good game if not a masterpiece.
8. L.A. Noire
Available On: PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch.
L.A Noire is not an interactive game, as there’s conventional walking, driving, and shooting involved. However, it’s similar to Heavy Rain in many ways since you get to play as a detective who needs to solve a mystery, you will have to judge people’s characters based on life-like expressions, two playable characters who have their own story to tell, and difference in how many cases can turn on based on your choices.
If you enjoyed the detective and mystery elements of Heavy Rain, then you’ll love L.A. Noire too.
9. The Wolf Among Us
Available On: PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360, Xbox One, iOS, OS X, Android.
Made by the same developers as The Walking Dead, this is another game that they knocked it out of the park with. It’s based on a comic-book series penned by Bill Willingham, so you can tell that the story is going to be great already.
You play as a sheriff and you have to figure who is behind a series of murders – and how to stop them. As the name implies, werewolves are a part of the narrative.
10. Where the Heart Leads
Available On: PlayStation 4.
Unlike the other gritty and realistic games on the list – this one is a bit more relaxing and artistic to look at. It’s about a game where you make life-altering choices and then can revisit your past, present, and the future to see where it all leads. The game almost feels like a dream to play due to how beautifully it’s crafted.
If you’re looking for something a little different but still similar to Heavy Rain – give this a shot.
That’s it for the 10 best games like Heavy Rain! With so many games to choose from, we’re sure you’ve found the one most suitable for you to play next. And while you’re here, don’t forget to check out some of the other helpful gaming lists on our website too.
