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Spec Ops: The Line - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Spec Ops: The Line

YAGERReleased June 29, 2012
SingleplayerMultiplayerWarActionGreat SoundtrackMilitary
GameValio recommendation57Maybe

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

  • Losing players
  • Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
  • Highly rated (28,304 reviews)
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

Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace · Price set 19 hours ago$38.43Buy GAMIVO Key marketplace · Price set 19 hours ago$38.63+$0.20Buy Eneba Key marketplace · Price set last month$50.67+$12.24Buy

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.

Value40/100
  • $38.43: mid-range price

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

Price history
Now $38.43
Quality87/100
  • 94% positive (28,304 reviews): very positive reception
  • Metacritic 76/100: generally favorable from critics
  • 28,304 reviews: large sample

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 94% · Very PositivePositive 27kNegative 2k
Popularity36/100
  • Players up 100% in recent days
  • 30 concurrent players: niche audience
  • 28,304 total reviews: proven game with large community

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 30Peak in period 58

Game details

Developers
YAGER
Publishers
2K, Missing Link Games
Release date
June 29, 2012
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
50
Steam recs
28,294
Official website
www.specopstheline.com
Supported languages
6 languagesSee the list

English · French · German · Italian · Japanese · Spanish - Spain

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Frequently asked questions

Is Spec Ops: The Line worth buying?

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Where can I buy Spec Ops: The Line cheapest?

The best current deal for Spec Ops: The Line is on Kinguin for $38.43.

What platforms is Spec Ops: The Line available on?

Spec Ops: The Line is available on: Linux, Windows, MacOs.

When was Spec Ops: The Line released?

Spec Ops: The Line was released on June 29, 2012.

How many people are playing Spec Ops: The Line?

According to recent data, Spec Ops: The Line has approximately 30 concurrent players 22 hours ago.

Who made Spec Ops: The Line?

Developed by: YAGER

Published by: 2K, Missing Link Games

What are the best deals for Spec Ops: The Line?

We're currently tracking 3 deals for Spec Ops: The Line across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $38.43
  • Gamivo: $38.63
  • Eneba: $50.67
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