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Joy Malignant - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Joy Malignant

Petros AnastasiadisReleased July 29, 2026
IndieAdventureRPGExplorationAtmosphericStory Rich
GameValio recommendation67Maybe

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

  • Lowest price ever
  • Losing players
  • Well received (73 reviews)
Why “Maybe”
67out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 67 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.

Value88/100
  • $4.55: very accessible price
  • 49% off: decent 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 $4.55Lowest recorded $4.55Full price $8.99
Quality74/100
  • 97% positive (73 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
  • 73 reviews: limited sample, treat with caution

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 97% · Overwhelmingly PositivePositive 71Negative 2
Popularity30/100

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now —Peak in period 9

Game details

Developers
Petros Anastasiadis
Publishers
Petros Anastasiadis
Release date
July 29, 2026
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
22
Supported languages
1 languagesSee the list

English

Categories
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Camera Comfort +8See the list

Single-player · Steam Achievements · Camera Comfort · Custom Volume Controls · Mouse Only Option · #category_playable_at_your_own_pace · Playable without Timed Input · Save Anytime · Touch Only Option · Steam Cloud · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

OS
Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
Processor
Intel Core i7 @ 2.60GHz
Memory
16 GB RAM
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX
Version 12
Storage
500 MB available space
VR Support
None

Frequently asked questions

Is Joy Malignant 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 Joy Malignant cheapest?

The best current deal for Joy Malignant is on Kinguin for $4.55.

That's a 49% discount.

This is a historical low for this game.

What type of game is Joy Malignant?

Joy Malignant is categorized as: Indie, Adventure, RPG.

What platforms is Joy Malignant available on?

Joy Malignant is available on: Windows.

When was Joy Malignant released?

Joy Malignant was released on July 29, 2026.

How many people are playing Joy Malignant?

According to recent data, Joy Malignant has approximately 0 concurrent players 20 hours ago.

Is Joy Malignant on sale right now?

Joy Malignant is currently 49% off on Kinguin for $4.55.

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

Who made Joy Malignant?

Developed by: Petros Anastasiadis

Published by: Petros Anastasiadis

What are the best deals for Joy Malignant?

We're currently tracking 2 deals for Joy Malignant across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $4.55 (-49%)
  • Steam: $8.99
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