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Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition

PopCap Games, Inc.Released May 5, 2009
StrategySingleplayerGreat SoundtrackCasualCuteComedy
GameValio recommendation63Maybe

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

  • Fan favorite (144,294 reviews)
  • Wait for a sale
  • Smaller community
Why “Maybe”
63out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 63 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 6 months agoR$9.90Buy

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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.

Value40/100
  • R$9.90: very accessible price

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

Not enough history to draw a chart yet.

Quality95/100
  • 98% positive (144,294 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
  • Metacritic 87/100: high marks from professional reviewers
  • 144,294 reviews: very large sample

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 98% · Overwhelmingly PositivePositive 141kNegative 3k
Popularity42/100
  • Players up 20% in recent days
  • 1,964 concurrent players: solid base
  • 104 new reviews: still being discovered
  • 144,294 total reviews: among the most reviewed on Steam

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 4kPeak in period 4k

Game details

Developers
PopCap Games, Inc.
Publishers
Electronic Arts, PopCap Games, Inc.
Release date
May 5, 2009
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
21
Steam recs
139,890
Supported languages
1 languagesSee the list

English

Categories
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Remote Play on Phone +2See the list

Single-player · Steam Achievements · Remote Play on Phone · Remote Play on Tablet · Family Sharing

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Frequently asked questions

Is Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition worth buying?

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Where can I buy Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition cheapest?

The best current deal for Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition is on Steam for R$9.90.

What type of game is Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition?

Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition is categorized as: Strategy.

What platforms is Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition available on?

Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition is available on: Windows, MacOs.

When was Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition released?

Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition was released on May 5, 2009.

How many people are playing Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition?

According to recent data, Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition has approximately 3,738 concurrent players 30 minutes ago.

Who made Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition?

Developed by: PopCap Games, Inc.

Published by: Electronic Arts, PopCap Games, Inc.

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