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The Painscreek Killings - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

The Painscreek Killings

EQ StudiosReleased September 27, 2017
GameValio recommendation62Maybe

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

  • Losing players
  • Well received (5,878 reviews)
  • Great value
Why “Maybe”
62out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 62 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

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.

Value71/100
  • $7.73: very accessible price
  • 61% off: solid discount

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

Price history
Now $7.73Lowest recorded $4.99Full price $19.97
Quality73/100
  • 91% positive (5,878 reviews): very positive reception
  • 5,878 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 91% · Very PositivePositive 5kNegative 553
Popularity31/100
  • Players up 61% in recent days
  • 29 concurrent players: niche audience

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 29Peak in period 147

Game details

Developers
EQ Studios
Publishers
EQ Studios
Release date
September 27, 2017
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
33
Steam recs
5,884
Supported languages
14 languages, 1 with full audioSee the list

English (audio) · Japanese · Russian · French · Simplified Chinese · Traditional Chinese · Portuguese - Brazil · German · Hungarian · Korean · Italian · Spanish - Spain · Polish · Spanish - Latin America

Categories
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support +2See the list

Single-player · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Steam Trading Cards · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

OS *
Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
Processor
i5-2500 @3.3GHz
Memory
8 GB RAM
Graphics
NVIDIA GTX 770 (or AMD equivalent)
DirectX
Version 12
Storage
11 GB available space
Additional Notes
SSD for faster loading time *Subject to change after updates

Frequently asked questions

Is The Painscreek Killings worth buying?

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Where can I buy The Painscreek Killings cheapest?

The best current deal for The Painscreek Killings is on Gamivo for $7.73.

That's a 61% discount.

What type of game is The Painscreek Killings?

The Painscreek Killings is categorized as: Indie, Adventure.

What platforms is The Painscreek Killings available on?

The Painscreek Killings is available on: Windows.

When was The Painscreek Killings released?

The Painscreek Killings was released on September 27, 2017.

How many people are playing The Painscreek Killings?

According to recent data, The Painscreek Killings has approximately 29 concurrent players 23 hours ago.

Is The Painscreek Killings on sale right now?

The Painscreek Killings is currently 61% off on Gamivo for $7.73.

Who made The Painscreek Killings?

Developed by: EQ Studios

Published by: EQ Studios

What are the best deals for The Painscreek Killings?

We're currently tracking 3 deals for The Painscreek Killings across different stores:

  • Gamivo: $7.73 (-61%)
  • Steam: $7.99 (-60%)
  • Kinguin: $8.65 (-57%)
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