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Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

Frictional GamesReleased January 23, 2009
ActionIndieAdventureSingleplayerMultiplayerGreat Soundtrack
GameValio recommendation66Maybe

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 (2,785 reviews)
Why “Maybe”
66out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 66 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

1 store · lowest price first

Steam Cheapest Official store · Price set 3 days ago$1.99$9.99−80%Buy

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.

Value73/100
  • $1.99: very accessible price
  • 80% off: deep discount

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

Price history
Now $1.99Lowest recorded $0.99Full price $9.99
Quality87/100
  • 94% positive (2,785 reviews): very positive reception
  • Metacritic 78/100: generally favorable from critics
  • 2,785 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 94% · Very PositivePositive 3kNegative 181
Popularity28/100
  • Players down 75% in recent days
  • 1 concurrent players: niche audience

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 1Peak in period 10

Game details

Developers
Frictional Games
Publishers
Frictional Games
Release date
January 23, 2009
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs

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Frequently asked questions

Is Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition 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 Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition cheapest?

The best current deal for Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition is on Steam for $1.99.

That's a 80% discount.

What type of game is Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition?

Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition is categorized as: Action, Indie, Adventure.

What platforms is Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition available on?

Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition is available on: Linux, Windows, MacOs.

When was Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition released?

Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition was released on January 23, 2009.

How many people are playing Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition?

According to recent data, Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition has approximately 1 concurrent players 7 minutes ago.

Is Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition on sale right now?

Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition is currently 80% off on Steam for $1.99.

Who made Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition?

Developed by: Frictional Games

Published by: Frictional Games

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