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Scanner Sombre - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Scanner Sombre

Introversion SoftwareReleased April 26, 2017
IndieAdventureSingleplayerActionCasualExploration
GameValio recommendation65Maybe

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

  • Losing players
  • Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
  • Highly rated (3,191 reviews)
Why “Maybe”
65out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 65 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 17 days ago$0.59$6.99−92%Buy Kinguin Key marketplace · Price set yesterday$0.60+$0.01−91%Buy Steam Official store · Price set 13 days ago$6.99+$6.40Buy

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
  • $0.59: very accessible price
  • 92% off: deep discount

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

Price history
Now $0.59Lowest recorded $0.30Full price $6.99
Quality81/100
  • 91% positive (3,191 reviews): very positive reception
  • Metacritic 67/100: mixed reception from critics
  • 3,191 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 91% · Very PositivePositive 3kNegative 285
Popularity28/100
  • Players up 250% in recent days
  • 7 concurrent players: niche audience

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 7Peak in period 7

Game details

Developers
Introversion Software
Publishers
Introversion Software
Release date
April 26, 2017
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Steam recs
3,188
Official website
www.scanner-sombre.com
Supported languages
26 languages, 26 with full audioSee the list

English (audio) · French (audio) · Italian (audio) · German (audio) · Spanish - Spain (audio) · Danish (audio) · Dutch (audio) · Norwegian (audio) · Portuguese - Portugal (audio) · Portuguese - Brazil (audio) · Bulgarian (audio) · Czech (audio) · Finnish (audio) · Greek (audio) · Hungarian (audio) · Japanese (audio) · Korean (audio) · Polish (audio) · Romanian (audio) · Russian (audio) · Simplified Chinese (audio) · Swedish (audio) · Thai (audio) · Traditional Chinese (audio) · Turkish (audio) · Ukrainian (audio)

Categories
Single-player, Full controller support, Tracked Controller Support +4See the list

Single-player · Full controller support · Tracked Controller Support · VR Supported · DualShock Controller Support · DualSense Controller Support · Family Sharing

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Frequently asked questions

Is Scanner Sombre worth buying?

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Where can I buy Scanner Sombre cheapest?

The best current deal for Scanner Sombre is on Gamivo for $0.59.

That's a 92% discount.

What type of game is Scanner Sombre?

Scanner Sombre is categorized as: Indie, Adventure.

What platforms is Scanner Sombre available on?

Scanner Sombre is available on: Windows, MacOs.

When was Scanner Sombre released?

Scanner Sombre was released on April 26, 2017.

How many people are playing Scanner Sombre?

According to recent data, Scanner Sombre has approximately 7 concurrent players 16 hours ago.

Is Scanner Sombre on sale right now?

Scanner Sombre is currently 92% off on Gamivo for $0.59.

Who made Scanner Sombre?

Developed by: Introversion Software

Published by: Introversion Software

What are the best deals for Scanner Sombre?

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

  • Gamivo: $0.59 (-92%)
  • Kinguin: $0.60 (-91%)
  • Steam: $6.99
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