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Split/Second - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Split/Second

Black Rock StudioReleased October 6, 2014
ActionRacingSingleplayerMultiplayerGreat SoundtrackLocal Multiplayer
GameValio recommendation55Maybe

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

  • Losing players
  • Well received (1,703 reviews)
  • Could be cheaper
Why “Maybe”
55out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 55 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 23 hours ago$16.89$19.99−16%Buy Steam Official store · Price set 13 days ago$19.99+$3.10Buy Loaded Authorized reseller · Price set 23 hours ago$20.09+$3.20Buy

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.

Value51/100
  • $16.89: reasonable price
  • 16% off: minor discount

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

Price history
Now $16.89Lowest recorded $4.04Full price $19.99
Quality79/100
  • 81% positive (1,703 reviews): mostly positive
  • Metacritic 79/100: generally favorable from critics
  • 1,703 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 81% · Very PositivePositive 1kNegative 328
Popularity26/100
  • Players up 60% in recent days
  • 8 concurrent players: niche audience

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 8Peak in period 22

Game details

Developers
Black Rock Studio
Publishers
Disney
Release date
October 6, 2014
Platforms
Windows
Steam recs
1,704
Supported languages
7 languages, 7 with full audioSee the list

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

Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen +6See the list

Single-player · Multi-player · Shared/Split Screen · Full controller support · Steam Trading Cards · Steam Cloud · Remote Play on TV · Remote Play Together · Family Sharing

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Frequently asked questions

Is Split/Second worth buying?

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

Where can I buy Split/Second cheapest?

The best current deal for Split/Second is on Kinguin for $16.89.

That's a 16% discount.

What type of game is Split/Second?

Split/Second is categorized as: Action, Racing.

What platforms is Split/Second available on?

Split/Second is available on: Windows.

When was Split/Second released?

Split/Second was released on October 6, 2014.

How many people are playing Split/Second?

According to recent data, Split/Second has approximately 8 concurrent players yesterday.

Is Split/Second on sale right now?

Split/Second is currently 16% off on Kinguin for $16.89.

Who made Split/Second?

Developed by: Black Rock Studio

Published by: Disney

What are the best deals for Split/Second?

We're currently tracking 3 deals for Split/Second across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $16.89 (-16%)
  • Steam: $19.99
  • Loaded: $20.09
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