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Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

Frictional Games· January 23, 2009
ActionIndieAdventure
GameValio RecommendationWait for Sale

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Losing players
Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
Quality
87/100
Value
35/100
Popularity
29/100
$9.99

Where to buy

Live prices across 1 stores · Updated 7 days ago ago

Hist. Low$0.99
Best Price
in 26 days
Steam

Steam

Official Store · Updated 7 days ago ago

$9.99
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Current Price

$9.99

Hist. Low · $0.99

Price History

Behind the recommendation

The raw numbers that fed our recommendation.

Quality
87/100
94% positive (2,735 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 78/100 — generally favorable from critics
2,735 reviews — solid data foundation
Value
35/100
$9.99 — very accessible price
Popularity
29/100
Strong +25% player growth
5 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

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

Release Date

January 23, 2009

Developers

Frictional Games

Publishers

Frictional Games

Platforms

Linux, Windows, MacOs

How the game's holding up

Reviews, sentiment and concurrent players. Tracked daily.

Steam Review Score

94%

Very Positive

Positive-review ratio over time

Review Counts

3k

POSITIVE · 171 NEGATIVE

Positive vs negative review build-up

Player Count

5

PEAK (24H) · 10 ALL-TIME IN RANGE

Daily peak concurrent players

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition worth buying?

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot 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 $9.99.

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 5 concurrent players 4 hours ago.

Who made Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition?

Developed by: Frictional Games

Published by: Frictional Games

What games are similar to Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition?

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