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

The Surge

Deck13Released May 15, 2017
GameValio recommendation68Maybe

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

  • Well received (9,229 reviews)
  • Has been cheaper before
  • Few players
Why “Maybe”
68out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 68 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

6 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.

Value35/100
  • R$7.13: very accessible price
  • 87% off: deep discount
  • Near historical low (R$6.99)

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

Price history
Now R$7.13Lowest recorded R$6.99Full price R$54.90
Quality73/100
  • 76% positive (9,229 reviews): mostly positive
  • Metacritic 72/100: generally favorable from critics
  • 9,229 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 76% · Mostly PositivePositive 7kNegative 2k
Popularity32/100
  • Players down 10% in recent days
  • 44 concurrent players: niche audience

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 51Peak in period 195

Game details

Developers
Deck13
Publishers
Focus Entertainment
Release date
May 15, 2017
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
67
Steam recs
8,919
Supported languages
11 languages, 3 with full audioSee the list

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

Categories
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support +5See the list

Single-player · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Steam Trading Cards · DualShock Controller Support · Steam Cloud · Remote Play on TV · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

OS *
Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit)
Processor
AMD FX-8370 (4,0 GHz) / Intel Core i7-3820 (3,6 GHz)
Memory
16 GB RAM
Graphics
4 GB, AMD Radeon RX 480 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
DirectX
Version 11
Network
Broadband Internet connection
Storage
15 GB available space
Additional Notes
INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR GAME ACTIVATION

Downloadable content 3

Frequently asked questions

Is The Surge 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 Surge cheapest?

The best current deal for The Surge is on Steam for R$7.13.

That's a 87% discount.

What type of game is The Surge?

The Surge is categorized as: Action, RPG.

What platforms is The Surge available on?

The Surge is available on: Windows.

When was The Surge released?

The Surge was released on May 15, 2017.

How many people are playing The Surge?

According to recent data, The Surge has approximately 51 concurrent players 6 hours ago.

Is The Surge on sale right now?

The Surge is currently 87% off on Steam for R$7.13.

Who made The Surge?

Developed by: Deck13

Published by: Focus Entertainment

What are the best deals for The Surge?

We're currently tracking 6 deals for The Surge across different stores:

  • Steam: R$7.13 (-87%)
  • Gamivo: R$8.57 (-84%)
  • Loaded: R$13.69 (-75%)
  • Kinguin: R$31.39 (-43%)
  • GamersGate: R$75.68
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