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

Starbound

ChucklefishReleased July 22, 2016
ActionCasualIndieAdventureRPGMultiplayerBuilding
GameValio recommendation75Worth It

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

  • Highly rated (87,403 reviews)
  • 88 % off
  • Great value
Why “Worth It”
75out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 75 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

4 stores · lowest price first

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
  • $1.83: very accessible price
  • 88% off: deep discount
  • Historical low: $1.34: room for better deals

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

Price history
Now $1.83Lowest recorded $1.34Full price $14.99
Quality87/100
  • 90% positive (87,403 reviews): very positive reception
  • Metacritic 81/100: high marks from professional reviewers
  • 87,403 reviews: very large sample

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 90% · Very PositivePositive 79kNegative 8k
Popularity40/100
  • Players down 19% in recent days
  • 509 concurrent players: smaller but active
  • 87,403 total reviews: major title

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 509Peak in period 1k

Game details

Developers
Chucklefish
Publishers
Chucklefish
Release date
July 22, 2016
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
51
Steam recs
120,565
Official website
www.playstarbound.com
Supported languages
1 languages, 1 with full audioSee the list

English (audio)

Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, PvP +8See the list

Single-player · Multi-player · PvP · Online PvP · Co-op · Online Co-op · Cross-Platform Multiplayer · Steam Achievements · Steam Trading Cards · Steam Workshop · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

OS *
Windows XP or later
Processor
Core i3
Memory
4 GB RAM
Graphics
Discrete GPU capable of directx 9.0c
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Network
Broadband Internet connection
Storage
4 GB available space

Frequently asked questions

Is Starbound worth buying?

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Where can I buy Starbound cheapest?

The best current deal for Starbound is on Kinguin for $1.83.

That's a 88% discount.

What type of game is Starbound?

Starbound is categorized as: Action, Casual, Indie, Adventure, RPG.

What platforms is Starbound available on?

Starbound is available on: Linux, Windows, MacOs.

When was Starbound released?

Starbound was released on July 22, 2016.

How many people are playing Starbound?

According to recent data, Starbound has approximately 509 concurrent players yesterday.

Is Starbound on sale right now?

Starbound is currently 88% off on Kinguin for $1.83.

Who made Starbound?

Developed by: Chucklefish

Published by: Chucklefish

What are the best deals for Starbound?

We're currently tracking 4 deals for Starbound across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $1.83 (-88%)
  • Loaded: $1.99 (-87%)
  • Gamivo: $6.71 (-55%)
  • Steam: $14.99
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