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

DreadOut

Digital HappinessReleased May 15, 2014
GameValio recommendation61Maybe

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

  • Losing players
  • Mixed reviews (4,518 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

5 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.

Value79/100
  • $3.30: very accessible price
  • 78% off: deep discount
  • Near historical low ($3.28)

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

Price history
Now $3.30Lowest recorded $3.28Full price $14.99
Quality67/100
  • 77% positive (4,518 reviews): mostly positive
  • Metacritic 55/100: mixed reception from critics
  • 4,518 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 77% · Mostly PositivePositive 3kNegative 1k
Popularity30/100
  • Players up 150% in recent days
  • 5 concurrent players: niche audience

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 5Peak in period 10

Game details

Developers
Digital Happiness
Publishers
Digital Happiness
Release date
May 15, 2014
Platforms
Linux, Windows
Achievements
42
Steam recs
4,504
Official website
digitalhappiness.net
Supported languages
11 languages, 2 with full audioSee the list

English (audio) · Italian · German · Polish · Portuguese - Brazil · Russian · Spanish - Spain · Hungarian · Simplified Chinese · Japanese · Indonesian (audio)

Categories
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards +3See the list

Single-player · Steam Achievements · Steam Trading Cards · Partial Controller Support · Steam Cloud · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

OS *
Windows 7 / 8 - 64 bits
Processor
Intel Core i5-2300 or AMD Phenom II X4 940 or better
Memory
8 GB RAM
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 or AMD Radeon HD 7750 with 1 GB VRAM or better
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
10 GB available space
Sound Card
DirectX Compatible

Frequently asked questions

Is DreadOut worth buying?

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Where can I buy DreadOut cheapest?

The best current deal for DreadOut is on Kinguin for $3.30.

That's a 78% discount.

What type of game is DreadOut?

DreadOut is categorized as: Indie, Adventure.

What platforms is DreadOut available on?

DreadOut is available on: Linux, Windows.

When was DreadOut released?

DreadOut was released on May 15, 2014.

How many people are playing DreadOut?

According to recent data, DreadOut has approximately 5 concurrent players yesterday.

Is DreadOut on sale right now?

DreadOut is currently 78% off on Kinguin for $3.30.

Who made DreadOut?

Developed by: Digital Happiness

Published by: Digital Happiness

What are the best deals for DreadOut?

We're currently tracking 5 deals for DreadOut across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $3.30 (-78%)
  • Gamivo: $3.46 (-77%)
  • GreenManGaming: $4.18 (-72%)
  • GamersGate: $5.10 (-66%)
  • Steam: $14.99
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