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Cortex Command - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Cortex Command

Data RealmsReleased September 28, 2012
ActionStrategyIndieRTSSingleplayerMultiplayer
GameValio recommendation61Maybe

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

  • Losing players
  • Mixed reviews (2,003 reviews)
  • Great value
Why “Maybe”
61out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 61 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

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.

Value84/100
  • $0.68: very accessible price
  • 97% off: deep discount
  • Near historical low ($0.65)

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

Price history
Now $0.68Lowest recorded $0.65Full price $19.99
Quality65/100
  • 82% positive (2,003 reviews): mostly positive
  • Metacritic 44/100: critics weren't impressed
  • 2,003 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 82% · Very PositivePositive 2kNegative 352
Popularity27/100
  • 3 concurrent players: niche audience

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 3Peak in period 17

Game details

Developers
Data Realms
Publishers
Data Realms, LLC
Release date
September 28, 2012
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
11
Steam recs
2,001
Official website
cortexcommand.com
Supported languages
1 languages, 1 with full audioSee the list

English (audio)

Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen +8See the list

Single-player · Multi-player · Shared/Split Screen · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Steam Trading Cards · Steam Workshop · Steam Cloud · Includes level editor · Remote Play Together · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

OS *
Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7
Processor
3GHz or faster
Memory
2GB RAM
Hard Disk Space
150MB HDD space
Video Card
1920x1080 (full HD 1080p) resolution monitor
Additional
Should run on any PC released within the past 5 years.

Frequently asked questions

Is Cortex Command 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 Cortex Command cheapest?

The best current deal for Cortex Command is on Kinguin for $0.68.

That's a 97% discount.

What type of game is Cortex Command?

Cortex Command is categorized as: Action, Strategy, Indie.

What platforms is Cortex Command available on?

Cortex Command is available on: Windows, MacOs.

When was Cortex Command released?

Cortex Command was released on September 28, 2012.

How many people are playing Cortex Command?

According to recent data, Cortex Command has approximately 3 concurrent players 21 hours ago.

Is Cortex Command on sale right now?

Cortex Command is currently 97% off on Kinguin for $0.68.

Who made Cortex Command?

Developed by: Data Realms

Published by: Data Realms, LLC

What are the best deals for Cortex Command?

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

  • Kinguin: $0.68 (-97%)
  • Gamivo: $0.84 (-96%)
  • GamersGate: $19.99
  • Steam: $19.99
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