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Oxenfree - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Oxenfree

Night School StudioReleased January 14, 2016
GameValio recommendation65Maybe

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

  • Losing players
  • Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
  • Highly rated (9,500 reviews)
Why “Maybe”
65out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 65 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

3 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.

Value67/100
  • $6.54: very accessible price
  • 35% off: decent discount
  • Near historical low ($5.47)

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

Price history
Now $6.54Lowest recorded $5.47Full price $9.99
Quality87/100
  • 91% positive (9,500 reviews): very positive reception
  • Metacritic 80/100: high marks from professional reviewers
  • 9,500 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 91% · Very PositivePositive 9kNegative 815
Popularity32/100
  • Players up 29% in recent days
  • 9 concurrent players: niche audience

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 10Peak in period 18

Game details

Developers
Night School Studio
Publishers
Night School Studio
Release date
January 14, 2016
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
13
Steam recs
9,436
Supported languages
7 languages, 1 with full audioSee the list

English (audio) · French · Italian · German · Spanish - Spain · Russian · Simplified Chinese

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

Single-player · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Steam Trading Cards · Captions available · Steam Cloud · Remote Play on TV · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

OS *
Windows 8.1 64-bit
Processor
Intel i5 2.5 GHz
Memory
4 GB RAM
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / Radeon HD 6750 (or higher)
DirectX
Version 11
Network
Broadband Internet connection
Storage
3 GB available space
Sound Card
DirectX 9.0 Compatible

Frequently asked questions

Is Oxenfree 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 Oxenfree cheapest?

The best current deal for Oxenfree is on Kinguin for $6.54.

That's a 35% discount.

What type of game is Oxenfree?

Oxenfree is categorized as: Indie, Adventure.

What platforms is Oxenfree available on?

Oxenfree is available on: Linux, Windows, MacOs.

When was Oxenfree released?

Oxenfree was released on January 14, 2016.

How many people are playing Oxenfree?

According to recent data, Oxenfree has approximately 10 concurrent players 3 hours ago.

Is Oxenfree on sale right now?

Oxenfree is currently 35% off on Kinguin for $6.54.

Who made Oxenfree?

Developed by: Night School Studio

Published by: Night School Studio

What are the best deals for Oxenfree?

We're currently tracking 3 deals for Oxenfree across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $6.54 (-35%)
  • Gamivo: $6.56 (-34%)
  • Steam: $9.99
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