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Distant Worlds: Universe - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Distant Worlds: Universe

Code ForceReleased May 23, 2014
StrategySimulationRTSSingleplayerReal-TimeSandbox
GameValio recommendation61Maybe

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

  • Losing players
  • Well received (1,422 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

6 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.

Value73/100
  • $1.09: very accessible price
  • 96% off: deep discount
  • Near historical low ($1.03)

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

Price history
Now $1.09Lowest recorded $1.03Full price $29.99
Quality74/100
  • 72% positive (1,422 reviews): mostly positive
  • Metacritic 81/100: high marks from professional reviewers
  • 1,422 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 72% · Mostly PositivePositive 1kNegative 402
Popularity26/100
  • Players up 14% in recent days
  • 8 concurrent players: niche audience

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 3Peak in period 15

Game details

Developers
Code Force
Publishers
Slitherine Ltd.
Release date
May 23, 2014
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
54
Steam recs
1,410
Supported languages
1 languagesSee the list

English

Categories
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Family Sharing

Single-player · Steam Achievements · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

OS *
Windows Vista, Windows 7, 8 (64-bit), 10
Processor
Dual Core CPU @ 2.0 GHz
Memory
4 GB RAM
Graphics
minimum 1024 x 768 resolution, 32 bit
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Storage
1 GB available space
Sound Card
DirectX 9 compatible
Additional Notes
Requires Windows Media Player, Internet Explorer

Frequently asked questions

Is Distant Worlds: Universe worth buying?

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Where can I buy Distant Worlds: Universe cheapest?

The best current deal for Distant Worlds: Universe is on Kinguin for $1.09.

That's a 96% discount.

What type of game is Distant Worlds: Universe?

Distant Worlds: Universe is categorized as: Strategy, Simulation.

What platforms is Distant Worlds: Universe available on?

Distant Worlds: Universe is available on: Windows.

When was Distant Worlds: Universe released?

Distant Worlds: Universe was released on May 23, 2014.

How many people are playing Distant Worlds: Universe?

According to recent data, Distant Worlds: Universe has approximately 3 concurrent players 6 hours ago.

Is Distant Worlds: Universe on sale right now?

Distant Worlds: Universe is currently 96% off on Kinguin for $1.09.

Who made Distant Worlds: Universe?

Developed by: Code Force

Published by: Slitherine Ltd.

What are the best deals for Distant Worlds: Universe?

We're currently tracking 6 deals for Distant Worlds: Universe across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $1.09 (-96%)
  • Gamivo: $1.56 (-95%)
  • Loaded: $1.99 (-93%)
  • GreenManGaming: $3.00 (-90%)
  • GamersGate: $29.99
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