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GRADIUS ORIGINS - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

GRADIUS ORIGINS

KONAMI · M2 Co.,LTDReleased August 6, 2025
ActionSingleplayer2DPixel GraphicsBullet HellShooter
GameValio recommendation59Maybe

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

  • Losing players
  • Well received (245 reviews)
  • Great value
Why “Maybe”
59out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 59 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

Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller · Price set 23 hours ago$18.29$39.99−54%Buy Kinguin Key marketplace · Price set 6 days ago$36.92+$18.63−8%Buy Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller · Price set 20 days ago$39.99+$21.70Buy GamersGate Authorized reseller · Price set 23 days ago$39.99+$21.70Buy Steam Official store · Price set 13 days ago$39.99+$21.70Buy

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
  • $18.29: reasonable price
  • 54% off: solid discount
  • Near historical low ($17.48)

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

Price history
Now $18.29Lowest recorded $17.48Full price $39.99
Quality72/100
  • 92% positive (245 reviews): very positive reception
  • 245 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 92% · Very PositivePositive 226Negative 19
Popularity20/100
  • Players up 25% in recent days
  • 5 concurrent players: niche audience

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 17Peak in period 24

Game details

Developers
KONAMI, M2 Co.,LTD
Publishers
KONAMI
Release date
August 6, 2025
Platforms
Windows

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Frequently asked questions

Is GRADIUS ORIGINS worth buying?

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

Where can I buy GRADIUS ORIGINS cheapest?

The best current deal for GRADIUS ORIGINS is on Loaded for $18.29.

That's a 54% discount.

What type of game is GRADIUS ORIGINS?

GRADIUS ORIGINS is categorized as: Action.

What platforms is GRADIUS ORIGINS available on?

GRADIUS ORIGINS is available on: Windows.

When was GRADIUS ORIGINS released?

GRADIUS ORIGINS was released on August 6, 2025.

How many people are playing GRADIUS ORIGINS?

According to recent data, GRADIUS ORIGINS has approximately 17 concurrent players 1 hour ago.

Is GRADIUS ORIGINS on sale right now?

GRADIUS ORIGINS is currently 54% off on Loaded for $18.29.

Who made GRADIUS ORIGINS?

Developed by: KONAMI, M2 Co.,LTD

Published by: KONAMI

What are the best deals for GRADIUS ORIGINS?

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

  • Loaded: $18.29 (-54%)
  • Kinguin: $36.92 (-8%)
  • GreenManGaming: $39.99
  • GamersGate: $39.99
  • Steam: $39.99
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