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Tomb Raider I (1996) - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Tomb Raider I (1996)

Core DesignReleased November 28, 2012
GameValio recommendation65Maybe

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

  • Lowest price ever
  • Losing players
  • Mixed reviews (4,044 reviews)
Why “Maybe”
65out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 65 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

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.

Value88/100
  • $3.49: very accessible price
  • 50% off: solid 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 $3.49Lowest recorded $3.49Full price $6.99
Quality70/100
  • 86% positive (4,044 reviews): very positive reception
  • 4,044 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 86% · Very PositivePositive 3kNegative 568
Popularity29/100
  • Players down 60% in recent days
  • 2 concurrent players: niche audience

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 2Peak in period 10

Game details

Developers
Core Design
Publishers
Crystal Dynamics
Release date
November 28, 2012
Platforms
Windows
Steam recs
4,003
Supported languages
1 languages, 1 with full audioSee the list

English (audio)

Categories
Single-player, Family Sharing

Single-player · Family Sharing

Frequently asked questions

Is Tomb Raider I (1996) worth buying?

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

Where can I buy Tomb Raider I (1996) cheapest?

The best current deal for Tomb Raider I (1996) is on Steam for $3.49.

That's a 50% discount.

This is a historical low for this game.

What type of game is Tomb Raider I (1996)?

Tomb Raider I (1996) is categorized as: Action, Adventure.

What platforms is Tomb Raider I (1996) available on?

Tomb Raider I (1996) is available on: Windows.

When was Tomb Raider I (1996) released?

Tomb Raider I (1996) was released on November 28, 2012.

How many people are playing Tomb Raider I (1996)?

According to recent data, Tomb Raider I (1996) has approximately 2 concurrent players 12 hours ago.

Is Tomb Raider I (1996) on sale right now?

Tomb Raider I (1996) is currently 50% off on Steam for $3.49.

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

Who made Tomb Raider I (1996)?

Developed by: Core Design

Published by: Crystal Dynamics

What are the best deals for Tomb Raider I (1996)?

We're currently tracking 2 deals for Tomb Raider I (1996) across different stores:

  • Steam: $3.49 (-50%)
  • Kinguin: $4.42 (-37%)
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