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The Shapeshifting Detective - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

The Shapeshifting Detective

Wales Interactive · D'Avekki Studios LtdReleased November 6, 2018
IndieAdventureSingleplayerFMVStory RichSexual Content
GameValio recommendation66Maybe

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

  • Lowest price ever
  • Losing players
  • Well received (1,173 reviews)
Why “Maybe”
66out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 66 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

5 stores · lowest price first

Kinguin CheapestLowest Key marketplace · Price set 2 days agoR$1.62R$46.99−97%Buy GAMIVO Key marketplace · Price set 17 hours agoR$3.11+R$1.49−93%Buy Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller · Price set 6 months agoR$46.99+R$45.37Buy GamersGate Authorized reseller · Price set 3 months agoR$46.99+R$45.37Buy Steam Official store · Price set 15 days agoR$46.99+R$45.37Buy

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.

Value92/100
  • R$1.62: very accessible price
  • 97% off: deep discount
  • All-time low price: rare opportunity

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

Price history
Now R$1.62Lowest recorded R$1.62Full price R$46.99
Quality71/100
  • 78% positive (1,173 reviews): mostly positive
  • Metacritic 66/100: mixed reception from critics
  • 1,173 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 78% · Mostly PositivePositive 911Negative 262
Popularity25/100
  • 4 concurrent players: niche audience

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 2Peak in period 6

Game details

Developers
Wales Interactive, D'Avekki Studios Ltd
Publishers
Wales Interactive
Release date
November 6, 2018
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
21
Steam recs
1,168
Supported languages
12 languages, 1 with full audioSee the list

English (audio) · Simplified Chinese · French · German · Turkish · Russian · Ukrainian · Spanish - Spain · Hungarian · Portuguese - Brazil · Japanese · Korean

Categories
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support +3See the list

Single-player · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Steam Cloud · Remote Play on TV · Family Sharing

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Shapeshifting Detective 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 The Shapeshifting Detective cheapest?

The best current deal for The Shapeshifting Detective is on Kinguin for R$1.62.

That's a 97% discount.

This is a historical low for this game.

What type of game is The Shapeshifting Detective?

The Shapeshifting Detective is categorized as: Indie, Adventure.

What platforms is The Shapeshifting Detective available on?

The Shapeshifting Detective is available on: Windows, MacOs.

When was The Shapeshifting Detective released?

The Shapeshifting Detective was released on November 6, 2018.

How many people are playing The Shapeshifting Detective?

According to recent data, The Shapeshifting Detective has approximately 2 concurrent players 12 hours ago.

Is The Shapeshifting Detective on sale right now?

The Shapeshifting Detective is currently 97% off on Kinguin for R$1.62.

That's the lowest price we've tracked for this game.

Who made The Shapeshifting Detective?

Developed by: Wales Interactive, D'Avekki Studios Ltd

Published by: Wales Interactive

What are the best deals for The Shapeshifting Detective?

We're currently tracking 5 deals for The Shapeshifting Detective across different stores:

  • Kinguin: R$1.62 (-97%)
  • Gamivo: R$3.11 (-93%)
  • GreenManGaming: R$46.99
  • GamersGate: R$46.99
  • Steam: R$46.99
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