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Penumbra Overture - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Penumbra Overture

Frictional GamesReleased March 6, 2009
ActionIndieAdventureSingleplayerFirst-PersonClassic
GameValio recommendation64Maybe

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

  • Losing players
  • Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
  • Highly rated (3,821 reviews)
Why “Maybe”
64out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 64 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

Steam Cheapest Official store · Price set yesterdayR$6.59R$32.99−80%Buy Kinguin Key marketplace · Price set yesterdayR$7.32+R$0.73−78%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.

Value74/100
  • R$6.59: 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 R$6.59Lowest recorded R$3.69Full price R$32.99
Quality83/100
  • 90% positive (3,821 reviews): very positive reception
  • Metacritic 73/100: generally favorable from critics
  • 3,821 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 90% · Very PositivePositive 3kNegative 384
Popularity29/100
  • Players up 225% in recent days
  • 13 concurrent players: niche audience

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 5Peak in period 13

Game details

Developers
Frictional Games
Publishers
Frictional Games
Release date
March 6, 2009
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Steam recs
3,810
Official website
www.penumbragame.com
Supported languages
1 languagesSee the list

English

Categories
Single-player, Captions available, Family Sharing

Single-player · Captions available · Family Sharing

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Frequently asked questions

Is Penumbra Overture worth buying?

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Where can I buy Penumbra Overture cheapest?

The best current deal for Penumbra Overture is on Steam for R$6.59.

That's a 80% discount.

What type of game is Penumbra Overture?

Penumbra Overture is categorized as: Action, Indie, Adventure.

What platforms is Penumbra Overture available on?

Penumbra Overture is available on: Linux, Windows, MacOs.

When was Penumbra Overture released?

Penumbra Overture was released on March 6, 2009.

How many people are playing Penumbra Overture?

According to recent data, Penumbra Overture has approximately 5 concurrent players 7 hours ago.

Is Penumbra Overture on sale right now?

Penumbra Overture is currently 80% off on Steam for R$6.59.

Who made Penumbra Overture?

Developed by: Frictional Games

Published by: Frictional Games

What are the best deals for Penumbra Overture?

We're currently tracking 2 deals for Penumbra Overture across different stores:

  • Steam: R$6.59 (-80%)
  • Kinguin: R$7.32 (-78%)
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