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STEINS;GATE - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

STEINS;GATE

MAGES. Inc.Released September 8, 2016
GameValio recommendation67Maybe

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

  • Gaining popularity
  • Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
  • Fan favorite (25,509 reviews)
Why “Maybe”
67out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 67 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

2 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.

Value52/100
  • $23.46: mid-range price
  • 22% off: modest discount

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

Price history
Now $23.46Lowest recorded $4.52Full price $29.99
Quality94/100
  • 97% positive (25,509 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
  • Metacritic 87/100: high marks from professional reviewers
  • 25,509 reviews: large sample

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 97% · Overwhelmingly PositivePositive 25kNegative 756
Popularity36/100
  • Players up 29% in recent days
  • 231 concurrent players: smaller but active
  • 25,509 total reviews: proven game with large community

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 191Peak in period 595

Game details

Developers
MAGES. Inc.
Publishers
Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Release date
September 8, 2016
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
42
Steam recs
23,834
Supported languages
4 languages, 1 with full audioSee the list

English · Japanese (audio) · Simplified Chinese · Traditional Chinese

Categories
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards +5See the list

Single-player · Steam Achievements · Steam Trading Cards · Partial Controller Support · Steam Cloud · Remote Play on Phone · Remote Play on Tablet · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

OS *
Windows7/8.1/10 (64bit ver)
Processor
Core i5 of Ivy Bridge generation or better
Memory
4 GB RAM
Graphics
Geforce (VRAM 1GB or better)
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Network
Broadband Internet connection
Storage
13 GB available space
Sound Card
Sound Devices compartible Direct Sound
Additional Notes
1280x720 or better required (Recommended 1920x1080)

Frequently asked questions

Is STEINS;GATE 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 STEINS;GATE cheapest?

The best current deal for STEINS;GATE is on Kinguin for $23.46.

That's a 22% discount.

What type of game is STEINS;GATE?

STEINS;GATE is categorized as: Adventure.

What platforms is STEINS;GATE available on?

STEINS;GATE is available on: Windows.

When was STEINS;GATE released?

STEINS;GATE was released on September 8, 2016.

How many people are playing STEINS;GATE?

According to recent data, STEINS;GATE has approximately 191 concurrent players 5 hours ago.

Is STEINS;GATE on sale right now?

STEINS;GATE is currently 22% off on Kinguin for $23.46.

Who made STEINS;GATE?

Developed by: MAGES. Inc.

Published by: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.

What are the best deals for STEINS;GATE?

We're currently tracking 2 deals for STEINS;GATE across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $23.46 (-22%)
  • Steam: $29.99
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