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Don't Starve - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Don't Starve

Klei EntertainmentReleased April 23, 2013
IndieSimulationAdventureSingleplayerMultiplayerTop-Down
GameValio recommendation81Worth It

Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

  • Lowest price ever
  • Highly rated (97,178 reviews)
  • 75 % off
Why “Worth It”
81out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 81 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.

Value94/100
  • $2.49: very accessible price
  • 75% 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 $2.49Lowest recorded $2.49Full price $9.99
Quality90/100
  • 96% positive (97,178 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
  • Metacritic 79/100: generally favorable from critics
  • 97,178 reviews: very large sample

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 96% · Overwhelmingly PositivePositive 94kNegative 3k
Popularity41/100
  • Players up 152% in recent days
  • 2,542 concurrent players: solid base
  • 97,178 total reviews: major title

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 3kPeak in period 3k

Game details

Developers
Klei Entertainment
Publishers
Klei Entertainment
Release date
April 23, 2013
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Steam recs
97,026
Official website
www.dontstarvegame.com
Supported languages
2 languages, 2 with full audioSee the list

English (audio) · Simplified Chinese (audio)

Categories
Single-player, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards +6See the list

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

Downloadable content 1

Don't Starve: Shipwrecked DLC · Steam$3.49−50%BuyDetails

Frequently asked questions

Is Don't Starve worth buying?

Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Where can I buy Don't Starve cheapest?

The best current deal for Don't Starve is on Steam for $2.49.

That's a 75% discount.

This is a historical low for this game.

What type of game is Don't Starve?

Don't Starve is categorized as: Indie, Simulation, Adventure.

What platforms is Don't Starve available on?

Don't Starve is available on: Linux, Windows, MacOs.

When was Don't Starve released?

Don't Starve was released on April 23, 2013.

How many people are playing Don't Starve?

According to recent data, Don't Starve has approximately 2,542 concurrent players 20 hours ago.

Is Don't Starve on sale right now?

Don't Starve is currently 75% off on Steam for $2.49.

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

Who made Don't Starve?

Developed by: Klei Entertainment

Published by: Klei Entertainment

What are the best deals for Don't Starve?

We're currently tracking 3 deals for Don't Starve across different stores:

  • Steam: $2.49 (-75%)
  • Kinguin: $8.15 (-18%)
  • Gamivo: $12.48
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