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Painkiller

Anshar Studios· October 21, 2025
Action
GameValio RecommendationSkip This

Skip it for now. Between the current price and reception, there's little upside to buying today.

Losing players
Poorly rated (1,076 reviews)
Quality
47/100
Value
37/100
Popularity
26/100
$8.98

Where to buy

Live prices across 4 stores · Updated 3 days ago ago

Spread$31.01
Avg$32.24
Hist. Low$6.53
Best Price -78%
Kinguin

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Key Reseller · Updated 3 days ago ago

$8.98$39.99

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$39.99
#3
GamersGate
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Key Reseller · 18 days ago

$39.99
#4
Steam
Steam
in 23 days

Official Store · 3 days ago

$39.99

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Current Price

$8.98

Hist. Low · $6.53

Price History

Behind the recommendation

The raw numbers that fed our recommendation.

Quality
47/100
54% positive (1,076 reviews) — mixed opinions
1,076 reviews — solid data foundation
Value
37/100
$8.98 — very accessible price
78% off — massive discount
Historical low: $6.53 — room for better deals
Popularity
26/100
Player count surging +111%
19 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release info, metadata and the system specs you'll need.

Release Date

October 21, 2025

Developers

Anshar Studios

Publishers

3D Realms

Platforms

Windows

Achievements

41

Steam Recs

1,031

Official Website

saber.games/painkiller

Categories

Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opOnline Co-opCross-Platform MultiplayerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportAdjustable Text SizeColor AlternativesPlayable without Timed InputDualSense Controller SupportSubtitle OptionsSteam CloudStatsFamily Sharing

Supported Languages · 9 languages, 1 with full audio

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainPolishPortuguese - BrazilSimplified Chinese

PC Requirements

Recommended

OSWindows 10 (64-bit)
ProcessorIntel Core i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Memory32 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT or Intel Arc A770
DirectXVersion 12
NetworkBroadband Internet connection
Storage30 GB available space

How the game's holding up

Reviews, sentiment and concurrent players. Tracked daily.

Steam Review Score

54%

Mixed

Positive-review ratio over time

Review Counts

584

POSITIVE · 494 NEGATIVE

Positive vs negative review build-up

Player Count

19

PEAK (24H) · 62 ALL-TIME IN RANGE

Daily peak concurrent players

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Painkiller worth buying?

Skip it for now. Between the current price and reception, there's little upside to buying today.

Where can I buy Painkiller cheapest?

The best current deal for Painkiller is on Kinguin for $8.98.

That's a 78% discount.

What type of game is Painkiller?

Painkiller is categorized as: Action.

What platforms is Painkiller available on?

Painkiller is available on: Windows.

When was Painkiller released?

Painkiller was released on October 21, 2025.

How many people are playing Painkiller?

According to recent data, Painkiller has approximately 19 concurrent players 18 hours ago.

Is Painkiller on sale right now?

Painkiller is currently 78% off on Kinguin for $8.98.

Who made Painkiller?

Developed by: Anshar Studios

Published by: 3D Realms

What are the best deals for Painkiller?

We're currently tracking 4 deals for Painkiller across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $8.98 (-78%)
  • GreenManGaming: $39.99
  • GamersGate: $39.99
  • Steam: $39.99
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