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Near Death - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Near Death

Orthogonal GamesReleased August 2, 2016
ActionIndieSimulationAdventureSingleplayerExploration
GameValio recommendation69Worth It

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

  • Losing players
  • Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
  • Highly rated (1,013 reviews)
Why “Worth It”
69out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 69 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.

Value65/100
  • R$14.53: very accessible price
  • 52% off: solid discount

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

Price history
Now R$14.53Lowest recorded R$6.62Full price R$29.99
Quality82/100
  • 91% positive (1,013 reviews): very positive reception
  • Metacritic 70/100: generally favorable from critics
  • 1,013 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 91% · Very PositivePositive 924Negative 89
Popularity48/100
  • 1 concurrent players: niche audience

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 1Peak in period 1

Game details

Developers
Orthogonal Games
Publishers
Orthogonal Games
Release date
August 2, 2016
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
18
Steam recs
1,005
Official website
neardeathgame.com
Supported languages
7 languages, 1 with full audioSee the list

English (audio) · French · German · Russian · Hungarian · Spanish - Spain · Spanish - Latin America

Categories
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support +5See the list

Single-player · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Steam Trading Cards · DualShock Controller Support · DualSense Controller Support · Steam Cloud · Family Sharing

Frequently asked questions

Is Near Death worth buying?

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Where can I buy Near Death cheapest?

The best current deal for Near Death is on Kinguin for R$14.53.

That's a 52% discount.

What type of game is Near Death?

Near Death is categorized as: Action, Indie, Simulation, Adventure.

What platforms is Near Death available on?

Near Death is available on: Linux, Windows, MacOs.

When was Near Death released?

Near Death was released on August 2, 2016.

How many people are playing Near Death?

According to recent data, Near Death has approximately 1 concurrent players 21 hours ago.

Is Near Death on sale right now?

Near Death is currently 52% off on Kinguin for R$14.53.

Who made Near Death?

Developed by: Orthogonal Games

Published by: Orthogonal Games

What are the best deals for Near Death?

We're currently tracking 2 deals for Near Death across different stores:

  • Kinguin: R$14.53 (-52%)
  • Steam: R$29.99
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