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Kerbal Space Program - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Kerbal Space Program

SquadReleased April 27, 2015
GameValio recommendation77Worth It

Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

  • Gaining popularity
  • Fan favorite (121,577 reviews)
  • 83 % off
Why “Worth It”
77out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 77 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

6 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.

Value78/100
  • $6.99: very accessible price
  • 83% off: deep discount
  • Historical low: $5.34: room for better deals

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

Price history
Now $6.99Lowest recorded $5.34Full price $39.99
Quality94/100
  • 96% positive (121,577 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
  • Metacritic 88/100: high marks from professional reviewers
  • 121,577 reviews: very large sample

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 96% · Overwhelmingly PositivePositive 116kNegative 5k
Popularity42/100
  • Players down 20% in recent days
  • 2,156 concurrent players: solid base
  • 121,577 total reviews: among the most reviewed on Steam

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 2kPeak in period 5k

Game details

Developers
Squad
Publishers
Private Division
Release date
April 27, 2015
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Steam recs
121,702
Official website
kerbalspaceprogram.com
Supported languages
9 languagesSee the list

English · Spanish - Spain · Simplified Chinese · Japanese · Russian · French · Italian · German · Portuguese - Brazil

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

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

PC requirements Recommended

OS
Windows 10 64-bit
Processor
Core i5
Memory
8 GB RAM
Graphics
DX10 (SM 4.0) capable, 1GB VRAM
Hard Drive
4 GB HD space

Downloadable content 2

Frequently asked questions

Is Kerbal Space Program worth buying?

Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Where can I buy Kerbal Space Program cheapest?

The best current deal for Kerbal Space Program is on Loaded for $6.99.

That's a 83% discount.

What type of game is Kerbal Space Program?

Kerbal Space Program is categorized as: Indie, Simulation.

What platforms is Kerbal Space Program available on?

Kerbal Space Program is available on: Linux, Windows, MacOs.

When was Kerbal Space Program released?

Kerbal Space Program was released on April 27, 2015.

How many people are playing Kerbal Space Program?

According to recent data, Kerbal Space Program has approximately 2,156 concurrent players 23 hours ago.

Is Kerbal Space Program on sale right now?

Kerbal Space Program is currently 83% off on Loaded for $6.99.

Who made Kerbal Space Program?

Developed by: Squad

Published by: Private Division

What are the best deals for Kerbal Space Program?

We're currently tracking 6 deals for Kerbal Space Program across different stores:

  • Loaded: $6.99 (-83%)
  • Gamivo: $7.57 (-81%)
  • Kinguin: $7.58 (-81%)
  • GreenManGaming: $39.99
  • GamersGate: $39.99
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