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

Shadwen

FrozenbyteReleased May 17, 2016
ActionAdventureStrategySingleplayerGreat SoundtrackAtmospheric
GameValio recommendation66Maybe

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

  • Losing players
  • Mixed reviews (1,053 reviews)
  • Great value
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

5 stores · lowest price first

Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace · Price set 6 days ago$1.58$16.99−91%Buy GAMIVO Key marketplace · Price set 7 days ago$1.70+$0.12−90%Buy Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller · Price set 11 days ago$2.55+$0.97−85%Buy GamersGate Authorized reseller · Price set 11 days ago$2.55+$0.97−85%Buy Steam Official store · Price set 8 days ago$3.39+$1.81−80%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.

Value79/100
  • $1.58: very accessible price
  • 91% off: deep discount

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

Price history
Now $1.58Lowest recorded $1.03Full price $16.99
Quality65/100
  • 77% positive (1,053 reviews): mostly positive
  • Metacritic 53/100: mixed reception from critics
  • 1,053 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 77% · Mostly PositivePositive 816Negative 237
Popularity49/100
  • 1 concurrent players: niche audience

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now —Peak in period 3

Game details

Developers
Frozenbyte
Publishers
Frozenbyte
Release date
May 17, 2016
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
48
Steam recs
1,039
Official website
www.shadwen.com
Supported languages
5 languages, 1 with full audioSee the list

English (audio) · French · Italian · German · Spanish - Spain

Categories
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support +4See the list

Single-player · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Steam Trading Cards · Steam Workshop · Includes level editor · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

OS *
(64 bit / 32 bit *) Windows 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista
Processor
Intel quad-core 2.0 GHz or dual-core 2.6 GHz
Memory
8 GB RAM
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 2GB / Radeon HD 6850 2GB
DirectX
Version 10
Storage
6 GB available space
Additional Notes
* Highest graphics detail levels are only available in 64 bit OS

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shadwen 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 Shadwen cheapest?

The best current deal for Shadwen is on Kinguin for $1.58.

That's a 91% discount.

What type of game is Shadwen?

Shadwen is categorized as: Action, Adventure.

What platforms is Shadwen available on?

Shadwen is available on: Linux, Windows, MacOs.

When was Shadwen released?

Shadwen was released on May 17, 2016.

How many people are playing Shadwen?

According to recent data, Shadwen has approximately 0 concurrent players 4 hours ago.

Is Shadwen on sale right now?

Shadwen is currently 91% off on Kinguin for $1.58.

Who made Shadwen?

Developed by: Frozenbyte

Published by: Frozenbyte

What are the best deals for Shadwen?

We're currently tracking 5 deals for Shadwen across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $1.58 (-91%)
  • Gamivo: $1.70 (-90%)
  • GreenManGaming: $2.55 (-85%)
  • GamersGate: $2.55 (-85%)
  • Steam: $3.39 (-80%)
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