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DEFCON

Introversion Software· September 29, 2006
StrategyIndie
GameValio RecommendationMaybe

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
Quality
85/100
Value
74/100
Popularity
29/100
$3.43

Where to buy

Live prices across 3 stores · Updated 7 hours ago ago

Spread$8.56
Avg$8.36
Hist. Low$2.39
Best Price -71%
in 1 day
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$3.43$11.99

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Steam
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Official Store · 25 days ago

$11.99

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Current Price

$3.43

Hist. Low · $2.39

Price History

Behind the recommendation

The raw numbers that fed our recommendation.

Quality
85/100
87% positive (3,457 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 84/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
3,457 reviews — solid data foundation
Value
74/100
$3.43 — very accessible price
71% off — solid discount
Historical low: $2.39 — room for better deals
Popularity
29/100
+10% player growth
11 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release info, metadata and the system specs you'll need.

Release Date

September 29, 2006

Developers

Introversion Software

Publishers

Introversion Software

Platforms

Linux, Windows, MacOs

Achievements

22

Steam Recs

3,452

Official Website

www.everybody-dies.com

Categories

Single-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPLAN PvPCo-opOnline Co-opLAN Co-opCross-Platform MultiplayerSteam AchievementsFamily Sharing

Supported Languages · 5 languages

EnglishFrenchGermanItalianSpanish - Spain

How the game's holding up

Reviews, sentiment and concurrent players. Tracked daily.

Steam Review Score

87%

Very Positive

Positive-review ratio over time

Review Counts

3k

POSITIVE · 454 NEGATIVE

Positive vs negative review build-up

Player Count

11

PEAK (24H) · 16 ALL-TIME IN RANGE

Daily peak concurrent players

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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 $3.43.

That's a 71% 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 11 concurrent players yesterday.

Is DEFCON on sale right now?

DEFCON is currently 71% off on Gamivo for $3.43.

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: $3.43 (-71%)
  • Kinguin: $9.65 (-20%)
  • Steam: $11.99
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