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Half-Life: Blue Shift - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Half-Life: Blue Shift

Gearbox SoftwareReleased June 1, 2001
ActionSingleplayerGreat SoundtrackSci-fiFirst-PersonShooter
GameValio recommendation55Maybe

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

  • Losing players
  • Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
  • Highly rated (18,800 reviews)
Why “Maybe”
55out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 55 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

Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace · Price set 3 months ago$3.04$4.99−39%Buy Steam Official store · Price set 14 days ago$4.99+$1.95Buy

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.

Value39/100
  • $3.04: very accessible price
  • 39% off: decent discount

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

Price history
Now $3.04Lowest recorded $0.99Full price $4.99
Quality84/100
  • 93% positive (18,800 reviews): very positive reception
  • Metacritic 71/100: generally favorable from critics
  • 18,800 reviews: large sample

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 93% · Very PositivePositive 17kNegative 1k
Popularity35/100
  • Players down 17% in recent days
  • 44 concurrent players: niche audience
  • 18,800 total reviews: proven game with large community

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 33Peak in period 91

Game details

Developers
Gearbox Software
Publishers
Valve
Release date
June 1, 2001
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Steam recs
17,860
Supported languages
3 languagesSee the list

English · French · German

Categories
Single-player, Custom Volume Controls, Adjustable Difficulty +3See the list

Single-player · Custom Volume Controls · Adjustable Difficulty · Playable without Timed Input · Save Anytime · Family Sharing

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Frequently asked questions

Is Half-Life: Blue Shift worth buying?

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

Where can I buy Half-Life: Blue Shift cheapest?

The best current deal for Half-Life: Blue Shift is on Kinguin for $3.04.

That's a 39% discount.

What type of game is Half-Life: Blue Shift?

Half-Life: Blue Shift is categorized as: Action.

What platforms is Half-Life: Blue Shift available on?

Half-Life: Blue Shift is available on: Linux, Windows, MacOs.

When was Half-Life: Blue Shift released?

Half-Life: Blue Shift was released on June 1, 2001.

How many people are playing Half-Life: Blue Shift?

According to recent data, Half-Life: Blue Shift has approximately 33 concurrent players 9 hours ago.

Is Half-Life: Blue Shift on sale right now?

Half-Life: Blue Shift is currently 39% off on Kinguin for $3.04.

Who made Half-Life: Blue Shift?

Developed by: Gearbox Software

Published by: Valve

What are the best deals for Half-Life: Blue Shift?

We're currently tracking 2 deals for Half-Life: Blue Shift across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $3.04 (-39%)
  • Steam: $4.99
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