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Receiver - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Receiver

Wolfire GamesReleased April 29, 2013
ActionIndieSimulationSingleplayerSci-fiFirst-Person
GameValio recommendation57Maybe

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

  • Losing players
  • Mixed reviews (2,605 reviews)
  • Fair price
Why “Maybe”
57out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 57 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

GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace · Price set 9 days ago$2.22$4.99−56%Buy Kinguin Key marketplace · Price set 2 days ago$2.25+$0.03−55%Buy Steam Official store · Price set 13 days ago$4.99+$2.77Buy

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.

Value66/100
  • $2.22: very accessible price
  • 56% off: solid discount

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

Price history
Now $2.22Lowest recorded $0.99Full price $4.99
Quality70/100
  • 86% positive (2,605 reviews): very positive reception
  • 2,605 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 86% · Very PositivePositive 2kNegative 376
Popularity28/100
  • 2 concurrent players: niche audience

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 2Peak in period 7

Game details

Developers
Wolfire Games
Publishers
Wolfire Games
Release date
April 29, 2013
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Steam recs
2,614
Official website
www.wolfire.com/receiver
Supported languages
1 languages, 1 with full audioSee the list

English (audio)

Categories
Single-player, Steam Workshop, Family Sharing

Single-player · Steam Workshop · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

OS *
Windows 7
Processor
2.0 GHz
Memory
2 GB RAM
Graphics
Passmark G3D 1000+
Hard Drive
150 MB HD space

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Frequently asked questions

Is Receiver worth buying?

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

Where can I buy Receiver cheapest?

The best current deal for Receiver is on Gamivo for $2.22.

That's a 56% discount.

What type of game is Receiver?

Receiver is categorized as: Action, Indie, Simulation.

What platforms is Receiver available on?

Receiver is available on: Linux, Windows, MacOs.

When was Receiver released?

Receiver was released on April 29, 2013.

How many people are playing Receiver?

According to recent data, Receiver has approximately 2 concurrent players 15 hours ago.

Is Receiver on sale right now?

Receiver is currently 56% off on Gamivo for $2.22.

Who made Receiver?

Developed by: Wolfire Games

Published by: Wolfire Games

What are the best deals for Receiver?

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

  • Gamivo: $2.22 (-56%)
  • Kinguin: $2.25 (-55%)
  • Steam: $4.99
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