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Quake 4 - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Quake 4

id Software · RavenSoftReleased August 4, 2011
ActionSingleplayerMultiplayerSci-fiFirst-PersonShooter
GameValio recommendation66Maybe

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 (3,127 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

3 stores · lowest price first

Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller · Price set 18 hours ago$4.29$14.99−71%Buy Eneba Key marketplace · Price set 18 hours ago$11.85+$7.56−21%Buy Steam Official store · Price set 14 days ago$14.99+$10.70Buy

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.

Value76/100
  • $4.29: very accessible price
  • 71% off: solid discount
  • Historical low: $3.46: room for better deals

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

Price history
Now $4.29Lowest recorded $3.46Full price $14.99
Quality85/100
  • 87% positive (3,127 reviews): very positive reception
  • Metacritic 81/100: high marks from professional reviewers
  • 3,127 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 87% · Very PositivePositive 3kNegative 391
Popularity28/100
  • Players up 120% in recent days
  • 11 concurrent players: niche audience

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 11Peak in period 65

Game details

Developers
id Software, RavenSoft
Publishers
Bethesda Softworks
Release date
August 4, 2011
Platforms
Windows
Steam recs
2,948
Supported languages
1 languagesSee the list

English

Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, Steam Cloud +1See the list

Single-player · Multi-player · Steam Cloud · Family Sharing

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Frequently asked questions

Is Quake 4 worth buying?

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

Where can I buy Quake 4 cheapest?

The best current deal for Quake 4 is on Loaded for $4.29.

That's a 71% discount.

What type of game is Quake 4?

Quake 4 is categorized as: Action.

What platforms is Quake 4 available on?

Quake 4 is available on: Windows.

When was Quake 4 released?

Quake 4 was released on August 4, 2011.

How many people are playing Quake 4?

According to recent data, Quake 4 has approximately 11 concurrent players yesterday.

Is Quake 4 on sale right now?

Quake 4 is currently 71% off on Loaded for $4.29.

Who made Quake 4?

Developed by: id Software, RavenSoft

Published by: Bethesda Softworks

What are the best deals for Quake 4?

We're currently tracking 3 deals for Quake 4 across different stores:

  • Loaded: $4.29 (-71%)
  • Eneba: $11.85 (-21%)
  • Steam: $14.99
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