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Checkmate Showdown - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Checkmate Showdown

BadRez GamesReleased November 15, 2023
ActionStrategySingleplayerMultiplayerPvPTurn-Based Strategy
GameValio recommendation63Maybe

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

  • Losing players
  • Mixed reviews (194 reviews)
  • Great value
Why “Maybe”
63out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 63 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

Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace · Price set 18 hours ago$2.28$19.99−89%Buy GamersGate Authorized reseller · Price set yesterday$5.00+$2.72−75%Buy Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller · Price set 11 months ago$19.99+$17.71Buy Steam Official store · Price set 3 days ago$19.99+$17.71Buy

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.

Value81/100
  • $2.28: very accessible price
  • 89% off: deep discount
  • Near historical low ($2.02)

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

Price history
Now $2.28Lowest recorded $2.02Full price $19.99
Quality63/100
  • 80% positive (194 reviews): mostly positive
  • 194 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 80% · Mostly PositivePositive 155Negative 39
Popularity37/100

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now —Peak in period 3

Game details

Developers
BadRez Games
Publishers
ManaVoid Entertainment, Indie Asylum
Release date
November 15, 2023
Platforms
Windows

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Frequently asked questions

Is Checkmate Showdown worth buying?

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Where can I buy Checkmate Showdown cheapest?

The best current deal for Checkmate Showdown is on Kinguin for $2.28.

That's a 89% discount.

What type of game is Checkmate Showdown?

Checkmate Showdown is categorized as: Action, Strategy.

What platforms is Checkmate Showdown available on?

Checkmate Showdown is available on: Windows.

When was Checkmate Showdown released?

Checkmate Showdown was released on November 15, 2023.

How many people are playing Checkmate Showdown?

According to recent data, Checkmate Showdown has approximately 0 concurrent players 23 hours ago.

Is Checkmate Showdown on sale right now?

Checkmate Showdown is currently 89% off on Kinguin for $2.28.

Who made Checkmate Showdown?

Developed by: BadRez Games

Published by: ManaVoid Entertainment, Indie Asylum

What are the best deals for Checkmate Showdown?

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

  • Kinguin: $2.28 (-89%)
  • GamersGate: $5.00 (-75%)
  • GreenManGaming: $19.99
  • Steam: $19.99
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