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Dead Space (2008) - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Dead Space (2008)

EA Redwood ShoresReleased January 9, 2009
GameValio recommendation73Worth It

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

  • Lowest price ever
  • Gaining popularity
  • Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
Why “Worth It”
73out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 73 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.

Value72/100
  • $1.59: very accessible price
  • 92% off: deep discount
  • All-time low price: rare opportunity

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

Price history
Now $1.59Lowest recorded $1.59Full price $19.99
Quality91/100
  • 92% positive (23,019 reviews): very positive reception
  • Metacritic 87/100: high marks from professional reviewers
  • 23,019 reviews: large sample

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 92% · Very PositivePositive 21kNegative 2k
Popularity35/100
  • Players down 16% in recent days
  • 37 concurrent players: niche audience
  • 23,019 total reviews: proven game with large community

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 45Peak in period 134

Game details

Developers
EA Redwood Shores
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Release date
January 9, 2009
Platforms
Windows
Steam recs
22,527
Supported languages
5 languagesSee the list

English · French · German · Italian · Spanish - Spain

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Dead Space (2008) worth buying?

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Where can I buy Dead Space (2008) cheapest?

The best current deal for Dead Space (2008) is on Loaded for $1.59.

That's a 92% discount.

This is a historical low for this game.

What type of game is Dead Space (2008)?

Dead Space (2008) is categorized as: Action, Adventure.

What platforms is Dead Space (2008) available on?

Dead Space (2008) is available on: Windows.

When was Dead Space (2008) released?

Dead Space (2008) was released on January 9, 2009.

How many people are playing Dead Space (2008)?

According to recent data, Dead Space (2008) has approximately 45 concurrent players 6 hours ago.

Is Dead Space (2008) on sale right now?

Dead Space (2008) is currently 92% off on Loaded for $1.59.

That's the lowest price we've tracked for this game.

Who made Dead Space (2008)?

Developed by: EA Redwood Shores

Published by: Electronic Arts

What are the best deals for Dead Space (2008)?

We're currently tracking 3 deals for Dead Space (2008) across different stores:

  • Loaded: $1.59 (-92%)
  • Kinguin: $10.75 (-46%)
  • Steam: $19.99
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