Life is Strange: Reunion vs Directive 8020
Choose between continuing a beloved character arc or experiencing a new sci-fi horror narrative with significant pacing issues.
Holds up as Max-and-Chloe closure if you survived Double Exposure's dropped ball — but newcomers should start with the original LiS, not Reunion's nostalgia-leaning sendoff.
Supermassive's strongest Dark Pictures entry yet, if you can tolerate the tedious stealth sections.
Steam popularity
Shared scale — sparklines are directly comparable across both games.
Life is Strange: Reunion
May 2026 peak CCU 460 ↓ 79% MoM
Directive 8020
May 2026 peak CCU 3,021
Key differences
Narrative focus
Life is Strange: Reunion directly concludes Max and Chloe's established story, prioritizing fan service.
Directive 8020 introduces a fresh sci-fi horror plot with alien encounters and colony survival.
Gameplay loop
Reunion offers an 8-10 hour narrative experience with minimal mechanical complexity.
Directive 8020 features narrative choices but is marred by tedious stealth sections.
Franchise entry point
Reunion is a sendoff for established fans; newcomers should play the original Life is Strange.
Directive 8020 is a standalone entry, comparable to Supermassive's other anthology titles.
Which one is for you?
Pick Life is Strange: Reunion if
- You are a long-time fan of Max and Chloe's story
- You prefer narrative games with minimal gameplay challenges
- You want a concise 8-10 hour emotional conclusion
Pick Directive 8020 if
- You enjoy Supermassive's previous interactive horror titles
- You are looking for a new sci-fi horror story
- You can tolerate poorly paced stealth mechanics
Bottom line
Play Life is Strange: Reunion if you need closure for Max and Chloe; opt for Directive 8020 if you enjoy sci-fi horror despite its significant stealth flaws.