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

The Swapper

Olli Harjola, Otto Hantula, Tom Jubert, Carlo CastellanoReleased May 30, 2013
ActionIndieAdventureSingleplayerCinematicExploration
GameValio recommendation69Worth It

Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

  • Losing players
  • Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
  • Fan favorite (5,071 reviews)
Why “Worth It”
69out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 69 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

Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace · Price set 18 hours agoR$9.85R$24.99−61%Buy GAMIVO Key marketplace · Price set 18 hours agoR$10.87+R$1.02−57%Buy Steam Official store · Price set 2 days agoR$24.99+R$15.14Buy

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.

Value66/100
  • R$9.85: 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 R$9.85Lowest recorded R$3.74Full price R$24.99
Quality91/100
  • 93% positive (5,071 reviews): very positive reception
  • Metacritic 87/100: high marks from professional reviewers
  • 5,071 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 93% · Very PositivePositive 5kNegative 351
Popularity30/100
  • 6 concurrent players: niche audience

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 6Peak in period 10

Game details

Developers
Olli Harjola, Otto Hantula, Tom Jubert, Carlo Castellano
Publishers
Facepalm Games
Release date
May 30, 2013
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
10
Steam recs
5,072
Supported languages
1 languages, 1 with full audioSee the list

English (audio)

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Swapper worth buying?

Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Where can I buy The Swapper cheapest?

The best current deal for The Swapper is on Kinguin for R$9.85.

That's a 61% discount.

What type of game is The Swapper?

The Swapper is categorized as: Action, Indie, Adventure.

What platforms is The Swapper available on?

The Swapper is available on: Windows.

When was The Swapper released?

The Swapper was released on May 30, 2013.

How many people are playing The Swapper?

According to recent data, The Swapper has approximately 6 concurrent players 21 hours ago.

Is The Swapper on sale right now?

The Swapper is currently 61% off on Kinguin for R$9.85.

Who made The Swapper?

Developed by: Olli Harjola, Otto Hantula, Tom Jubert, Carlo Castellano

Published by: Facepalm Games

What are the best deals for The Swapper?

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

  • Kinguin: R$9.85 (-61%)
  • Gamivo: R$10.87 (-57%)
  • Steam: R$24.99
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