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Risk of Rain (2013) - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Risk of Rain (2013)

Hopoo GamesReleased November 8, 2013
ActionIndieRPGSingleplayerMultiplayerGreat Soundtrack
GameValio recommendation76Worth It

Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

  • Lowest price ever
  • Losing players
  • Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
Why “Worth It”
76out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 76 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 CheapestLowest Official store · Price set 21 days ago$1.99$9.99−80%Buy Kinguin Key marketplace · Price set 7 months ago$2.54+$0.55−75%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.

Value96/100
  • $1.99: very accessible price
  • 80% off: deep discount
  • All-time low price: rare opportunity

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

Price history
Now $1.99Lowest recorded $1.99Full price $9.99
Quality87/100
  • 93% positive (20,781 reviews): very positive reception
  • Metacritic 77/100: generally favorable from critics
  • 20,781 reviews: large sample

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 93% · Very PositivePositive 19kNegative 1k
Popularity35/100
  • Players down 19% in recent days
  • 22 concurrent players: niche audience
  • 20,781 total reviews: proven game with large community

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 22Peak in period 34

Game details

Developers
Hopoo Games
Publishers
2K, Gearbox Publishing
Release date
November 8, 2013
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
15
Steam recs
20,766
Official website
riskofraingame.com
Supported languages
1 languagesSee the list

English

Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op +13See the list

Single-player · Multi-player · Co-op · Shared/Split Screen · Steam Achievements · Steam Trading Cards · Adjustable Text Size · Custom Volume Controls · Adjustable Difficulty · Keyboard Only Option · Playable without Timed Input · Stereo Sound · Partial Controller Support · Remote Play on Tablet · Remote Play Together · Family Sharing

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Frequently asked questions

Is Risk of Rain (2013) worth buying?

Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Where can I buy Risk of Rain (2013) cheapest?

The best current deal for Risk of Rain (2013) is on Steam for $1.99.

That's a 80% discount.

This is a historical low for this game.

What type of game is Risk of Rain (2013)?

Risk of Rain (2013) is categorized as: Action, Indie, RPG.

What platforms is Risk of Rain (2013) available on?

Risk of Rain (2013) is available on: Linux, Windows, MacOs.

When was Risk of Rain (2013) released?

Risk of Rain (2013) was released on November 8, 2013.

How many people are playing Risk of Rain (2013)?

According to recent data, Risk of Rain (2013) has approximately 22 concurrent players 18 hours ago.

Is Risk of Rain (2013) on sale right now?

Risk of Rain (2013) is currently 80% off on Steam for $1.99.

That's the lowest price we've tracked for this game.

Who made Risk of Rain (2013)?

Developed by: Hopoo Games

Published by: 2K, Gearbox Publishing

What are the best deals for Risk of Rain (2013)?

We're currently tracking 2 deals for Risk of Rain (2013) across different stores:

  • Steam: $1.99 (-80%)
  • Kinguin: $2.54 (-75%)
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