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Gratuitous Space Battles - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Gratuitous Space Battles

Positech GamesReleased November 16, 2009
StrategyIndieSimulationRTSSingleplayerMultiplayer
GameValio recommendation59Maybe

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

  • Losing players
  • Mixed reviews (567 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

2 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.

Value72/100
  • R$10.85: very accessible price
  • 77% off: deep discount

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

Price history
Now R$10.85Lowest recorded R$5.33Full price R$46.99
Quality69/100
  • 73% positive (567 reviews): mostly positive
  • Metacritic 72/100: generally favorable from critics
  • 567 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 73% · Mostly PositivePositive 412Negative 155
Popularity22/100
  • Players up 300% in recent days
  • 4 concurrent players: niche audience

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 4Peak in period 4

Game details

Developers
Positech Games
Publishers
Positech Games
Release date
November 16, 2009
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Steam recs
551
Supported languages
1 languagesSee the list

English

Categories
Single-player, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing

Single-player · Steam Trading Cards · Family Sharing

Frequently asked questions

Is Gratuitous Space Battles 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 Gratuitous Space Battles cheapest?

The best current deal for Gratuitous Space Battles is on Kinguin for R$10.85.

That's a 77% discount.

What type of game is Gratuitous Space Battles?

Gratuitous Space Battles is categorized as: Strategy, Indie, Simulation.

What platforms is Gratuitous Space Battles available on?

Gratuitous Space Battles is available on: Linux, Windows, MacOs.

When was Gratuitous Space Battles released?

Gratuitous Space Battles was released on November 16, 2009.

How many people are playing Gratuitous Space Battles?

According to recent data, Gratuitous Space Battles has approximately 4 concurrent players 20 hours ago.

Is Gratuitous Space Battles on sale right now?

Gratuitous Space Battles is currently 77% off on Kinguin for R$10.85.

Who made Gratuitous Space Battles?

Developed by: Positech Games

Published by: Positech Games

What are the best deals for Gratuitous Space Battles?

We're currently tracking 2 deals for Gratuitous Space Battles across different stores:

  • Kinguin: R$10.85 (-77%)
  • Steam: R$46.99
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