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

Contrast

Compulsion GamesReleased November 15, 2013
IndieAdventureSingleplayerGreat SoundtrackCasualPlatformer
GameValio recommendation56Maybe

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

  • Losing players
  • Well received (4,569 reviews)
  • Could be cheaper
Why “Maybe”
56out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 56 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

Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace · Price set 17 hours ago$9.14$9.99−9%Buy Steam Official store · Price set 20 hours ago$9.99+$0.85Buy

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.

Value50/100
  • $9.14: very accessible price
  • 9% off: minor discount

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

Price history
Now $9.14Lowest recorded $2.49Full price $9.99
Quality78/100
  • 91% positive (4,569 reviews): very positive reception
  • Metacritic 62/100: mixed reception from critics
  • 4,569 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 91% · Very PositivePositive 4kNegative 432
Popularity30/100
  • Players down 100% in recent days

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now —Peak in period 9

Game details

Developers
Compulsion Games
Publishers
Xbox Game Studios
Release date
November 15, 2013
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
22
Steam recs
4,514
Official website
www.contrast-thegame.com
Supported languages
6 languages, 2 with full audioSee the list

English (audio) · French (audio) · Italian · German · Spanish - Spain · Portuguese - Brazil

Categories
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support +4See the list

Single-player · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Steam Trading Cards · Steam Cloud · Remote Play on TV · Family Sharing

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Frequently asked questions

Is Contrast 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 Contrast cheapest?

The best current deal for Contrast is on Kinguin for $9.14.

That's a 9% discount.

What type of game is Contrast?

Contrast is categorized as: Indie, Adventure.

What platforms is Contrast available on?

Contrast is available on: Windows.

When was Contrast released?

Contrast was released on November 15, 2013.

How many people are playing Contrast?

According to recent data, Contrast has approximately 0 concurrent players yesterday.

Is Contrast on sale right now?

Contrast is currently 9% off on Kinguin for $9.14.

Who made Contrast?

Developed by: Compulsion Games

Published by: Xbox Game Studios

What are the best deals for Contrast?

We're currently tracking 2 deals for Contrast across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $9.14 (-9%)
  • Steam: $9.99
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