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BeamNG.drive - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

BeamNG.drive

BeamNGReleased May 29, 2015
SimulationEarly AccessRacingSingleplayerMultiplayerAction
GameValio recommendation68Maybe

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

  • Gaining popularity
  • Well received (394,148 reviews)
  • Fair price
Why “Maybe”
68out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 68 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

2 stores · lowest price first

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.

Value58/100
  • $24.59: mid-range price
  • 2% off: minor discount
  • Historical low: $19.99: room for better deals

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

Price history
Now $24.59Lowest recorded $19.99Full price $24.99
Quality78/100
  • 97% positive (394,148 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
  • 394,148 reviews: very large sample

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 97% · Overwhelmingly PositivePositive 383kNegative 11k
Popularity52/100
  • Players up 106% in recent days
  • 23,160 concurrent players: very healthy
  • 1,640 new reviews recently: high interest
  • 394,148 total reviews: among the most reviewed on Steam

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 29kPeak in period 42k

Game details

Developers
BeamNG
Publishers
BeamNG
Release date
May 29, 2015
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
58
Steam recs
394,359
Official website
www.beamng.com
Supported languages
13 languagesSee the list

English · French · Japanese · Korean · Portuguese - Portugal · Portuguese - Brazil · Russian · Simplified Chinese · Spanish - Latin America · Traditional Chinese · Spanish - Spain · German · Polish

Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op +20See the list

Single-player · Multi-player · Co-op · Shared/Split Screen Co-op · Shared/Split Screen · Steam Achievements · Steam Trading Cards · Camera Comfort · Custom Volume Controls · Keyboard Only Option · Playable without Timed Input · DualShock Controller Support · DualSense Controller Support · Stereo Sound · Surround Sound · Partial Controller Support · Steam Cloud · Includes level editor · Remote Play on Phone · Remote Play on Tablet · Remote Play Together · HDR available · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

OS
Windows 10 64 Bit
Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X / Intel Core i7 9700
Memory
32 GB RAM
Graphics
Minimum 8GB VRAM (AMD RX 6700 / Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060)
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
60 GB available space
VR Support
10GB VRAM GPU with Vulkan support and OpenXR
Additional Notes
Recommended spec based on 1080p resolution. Installing game mods will increase required storage space. Gamepad recommended.

Frequently asked questions

Is BeamNG.drive worth buying?

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Where can I buy BeamNG.drive cheapest?

The best current deal for BeamNG.drive is on Kinguin for $24.59.

That's a 2% discount.

What type of game is BeamNG.drive?

BeamNG.drive is categorized as: Simulation, Early Access, Racing.

What platforms is BeamNG.drive available on?

BeamNG.drive is available on: Windows.

When was BeamNG.drive released?

BeamNG.drive was released on May 29, 2015.

How many people are playing BeamNG.drive?

According to recent data, BeamNG.drive has approximately 28,974 concurrent players 1 hour ago.

Is BeamNG.drive on sale right now?

BeamNG.drive is currently 2% off on Kinguin for $24.59.

Who made BeamNG.drive?

Developed by: BeamNG

Published by: BeamNG

What are the best deals for BeamNG.drive?

We're currently tracking 2 deals for BeamNG.drive across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $24.59 (-2%)
  • Steam: $24.99
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