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Children of the Sun - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Children of the Sun

René RotherReleased April 9, 2024
ActionStrategyIndieSingleplayer3DShooter
GameValio recommendation64Maybe

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

  • Losing players
  • Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
  • Highly rated (2,042 reviews)
Why “Maybe”
64out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 64 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

3 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.

Value68/100
  • $6.69: very accessible price
  • 55% off: solid discount

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

Price history
Now $6.69Lowest recorded $3.74Full price $14.99
Quality88/100
  • 93% positive (2,042 reviews): very positive reception
  • Metacritic 81/100: high marks from professional reviewers
  • 2,042 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 93% · Very PositivePositive 2kNegative 148
Popularity27/100
  • Players down 75% in recent days
  • 2 concurrent players: niche audience

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 3Peak in period 18

Game details

Developers
René Rother
Publishers
Devolver Digital
Release date
April 9, 2024
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
21
Steam recs
1,896
Supported languages
10 languagesSee the list

English · French · German · Spanish - Spain · Japanese · Korean · Portuguese - Brazil · Russian · Simplified Chinese · Traditional Chinese

Categories
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support +2See the list

Single-player · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Steam Cloud · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

OS
Windows 10 x64 Bit
Processor
Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
Memory
8 GB RAM
Graphics
GeForce GTX 1650 / Radeon RX 570
DirectX
Version 12
Storage
4 GB available space
Additional Notes
High Quality setting, in1080p, producing 60 FPS

Frequently asked questions

Is Children of the Sun worth buying?

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

Where can I buy Children of the Sun cheapest?

The best current deal for Children of the Sun is on Loaded for $6.69.

That's a 55% discount.

What type of game is Children of the Sun?

Children of the Sun is categorized as: Action, Strategy, Indie.

What platforms is Children of the Sun available on?

Children of the Sun is available on: Windows.

When was Children of the Sun released?

Children of the Sun was released on April 9, 2024.

How many people are playing Children of the Sun?

According to recent data, Children of the Sun has approximately 3 concurrent players 1 hour ago.

Is Children of the Sun on sale right now?

Children of the Sun is currently 55% off on Loaded for $6.69.

Who made Children of the Sun?

Developed by: René Rother

Published by: Devolver Digital

What are the best deals for Children of the Sun?

We're currently tracking 3 deals for Children of the Sun across different stores:

  • Loaded: $6.69 (-55%)
  • Kinguin: $7.25 (-52%)
  • Steam: $14.99
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