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The Binding of Isaac - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

The Binding of Isaac

Edmund McMillen · Florian HimslReleased September 28, 2011
ActionIndieAdventureRPGSingleplayerGreat Soundtrack
GameValio recommendation60Maybe

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

  • Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
  • Fan favorite (49,315 reviews)
  • Wait for a sale
Why “Maybe”
60out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 60 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

Steam Cheapest Official store · Price set 14 days ago$4.99Buy GAMIVO Key marketplace · Price set 17 hours ago$8.78+$3.79Buy

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.

Value38/100
  • $4.99: very accessible price

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

Price history
Now $4.99Lowest recorded $1.49
Quality91/100
  • 94% positive (49,315 reviews): very positive reception
  • Metacritic 84/100: high marks from professional reviewers
  • 49,315 reviews: large sample

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 94% · Very PositivePositive 47kNegative 3k
Popularity38/100
  • 243 concurrent players: smaller but active
  • 49,315 total reviews: proven game with large community

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 243Peak in period 296

Game details

Developers
Edmund McMillen, Florian Himsl
Publishers
Edmund McMillen
Release date
September 28, 2011
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
99
Steam recs
48,413
Supported languages
1 languages, 1 with full audioSee the list

English (audio)

Categories
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards +1See the list

Single-player · Steam Achievements · Steam Trading Cards · Family Sharing

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Binding of Isaac worth buying?

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

Where can I buy The Binding of Isaac cheapest?

The best current deal for The Binding of Isaac is on Steam for $4.99.

What type of game is The Binding of Isaac?

The Binding of Isaac is categorized as: Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG.

What platforms is The Binding of Isaac available on?

The Binding of Isaac is available on: Windows, MacOs.

When was The Binding of Isaac released?

The Binding of Isaac was released on September 28, 2011.

How many people are playing The Binding of Isaac?

According to recent data, The Binding of Isaac has approximately 243 concurrent players 17 hours ago.

Who made The Binding of Isaac?

Developed by: Edmund McMillen, Florian Himsl

Published by: Edmund McMillen

What are the best deals for The Binding of Isaac?

We're currently tracking 2 deals for The Binding of Isaac across different stores:

  • Steam: $4.99
  • Gamivo: $8.78
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