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

DEFCON

Introversion SoftwareReleased September 29, 2006
StrategyIndieRTSSingleplayerMultiplayerPvP
GameValio recommendation66Maybe

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

  • Losing players
  • Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
  • Highly rated (3,507 reviews)
Why “Maybe”
66out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 66 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.

Value75/100
  • $3.29: very accessible price
  • 73% off: solid discount
  • Historical low: $2.39: room for better deals

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

Price history
Now $3.29Lowest recorded $2.39Full price $11.99
Quality86/100
  • 87% positive (3,507 reviews): very positive reception
  • Metacritic 84/100: high marks from professional reviewers
  • 3,507 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 87% · Very PositivePositive 3kNegative 457
Popularity29/100
  • Players up 78% in recent days
  • 16 concurrent players: niche audience

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 9Peak in period 107

Game details

Developers
Introversion Software
Publishers
Introversion Software
Release date
September 29, 2006
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
22
Steam recs
3,504
Official website
www.everybody-dies.com
Supported languages
5 languagesSee the list

English · French · German · Italian · Spanish - Spain

Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, PvP +8See the list

Single-player · Multi-player · PvP · Online PvP · LAN PvP · Co-op · Online Co-op · LAN Co-op · Cross-Platform Multiplayer · Steam Achievements · Family Sharing

Frequently asked questions

Is DEFCON 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 DEFCON cheapest?

The best current deal for DEFCON is on Gamivo for $3.29.

That's a 73% discount.

What type of game is DEFCON?

DEFCON is categorized as: Strategy, Indie.

What platforms is DEFCON available on?

DEFCON is available on: Linux, Windows, MacOs.

When was DEFCON released?

DEFCON was released on September 29, 2006.

How many people are playing DEFCON?

According to recent data, DEFCON has approximately 9 concurrent players 2 hours ago.

Is DEFCON on sale right now?

DEFCON is currently 73% off on Gamivo for $3.29.

Who made DEFCON?

Developed by: Introversion Software

Published by: Introversion Software

What are the best deals for DEFCON?

We're currently tracking 3 deals for DEFCON across different stores:

  • Gamivo: $3.29 (-73%)
  • Kinguin: $3.47 (-71%)
  • Steam: $11.99
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