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Banished - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Banished

Shining Rock Software LLCReleased February 18, 2014
StrategyIndieSimulationRTSSingleplayerBuilding
GameValio recommendation71Worth It

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

  • Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
  • Highly rated (37,931 reviews)
  • 69 % off
Why “Worth It”
71out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 71 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

4 stores · lowest price first

GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace · Price set 18 hours ago$6.15$19.99−69%Buy Kinguin Key marketplace · Price set 18 hours ago$6.46+$0.31−68%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller · Price set 3 days ago$7.19+$1.04−64%Buy Steam Official store · Price set 15 days ago$19.99+$13.84Buy

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value75/100
  • $6.15: very accessible price
  • 69% off: solid discount
  • Near historical low ($5.17)

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $6.15Lowest recorded $5.17Full price $19.99
Quality83/100
  • 90% positive (37,931 reviews): very positive reception
  • Metacritic 73/100: generally favorable from critics
  • 37,931 reviews: large sample

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 90% · Very PositivePositive 34kNegative 4k
Popularity37/100
  • Players down 22% in recent days
  • 426 concurrent players: smaller but active
  • 37,931 total reviews: proven game with large community

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 464Peak in period 688

Game details

Developers
Shining Rock Software LLC
Publishers
Shining Rock Software LLC
Release date
February 18, 2014
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
36
Steam recs
37,598
Supported languages
1 languages, 1 with full audioSee the list

English (audio)

Categories
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Remote Play on Phone +2See the list

Single-player · Steam Achievements · Remote Play on Phone · Remote Play on Tablet · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

OS *
Windows 7 / Windows 8
Processor
Intel Core i5 processor (or greater)
Memory
512 MB RAM
Graphics
512 MB DirectX 10 compatible card
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
250 MB available space
Sound Card
Any

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Frequently asked questions

Is Banished worth buying?

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Where can I buy Banished cheapest?

The best current deal for Banished is on Gamivo for $6.15.

That's a 69% discount.

What type of game is Banished?

Banished is categorized as: Strategy, Indie, Simulation.

What platforms is Banished available on?

Banished is available on: Windows.

When was Banished released?

Banished was released on February 18, 2014.

How many people are playing Banished?

According to recent data, Banished has approximately 464 concurrent players 7 hours ago.

Is Banished on sale right now?

Banished is currently 69% off on Gamivo for $6.15.

Who made Banished?

Developed by: Shining Rock Software LLC

Published by: Shining Rock Software LLC

What are the best deals for Banished?

We're currently tracking 4 deals for Banished across different stores:

  • Gamivo: $6.15 (-69%)
  • Kinguin: $6.46 (-68%)
  • Loaded: $7.19 (-64%)
  • Steam: $19.99
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