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Tomb Raider: Underworld - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Tomb Raider: Underworld

Crystal DynamicsReleased November 21, 2008
ActionAdventureSingleplayerMultiplayerExplorationPlatformer
GameValio recommendation62Maybe

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

  • Losing players
  • Well received (6,221 reviews)
  • Fair price
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

4 stores · lowest price first

Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace · Price set 17 hours agoR$12.00R$37.49−68%Buy GAMIVO Key marketplace · Price set 17 hours agoR$13.06+R$1.06−65%Buy Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller · Price set last monthR$37.49+R$25.49Buy Steam Official store · Price set 14 days agoR$37.49+R$25.49Buy

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.

Value67/100
  • R$12.00: very accessible price
  • 68% off: solid discount

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

Price history
Now R$12.00Lowest recorded R$3.91Full price R$37.49
Quality77/100
  • 76% positive (6,221 reviews): mostly positive
  • Metacritic 80/100: high marks from professional reviewers
  • 6,221 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 76% · Mostly PositivePositive 5kNegative 1k
Popularity31/100
  • Players down 28% in recent days
  • 38 concurrent players: niche audience

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 31Peak in period 62

Game details

Developers
Crystal Dynamics
Publishers
Crystal Dynamics
Release date
November 21, 2008
Platforms
Windows
Steam recs
6,035
Official website
www.tombraider.com
Supported languages
5 languagesSee the list

English · French · Italian · German · Spanish - Spain

Categories
Single-player, Full controller support, Family Sharing

Single-player · Full controller support · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

Supported OS:
Microsoft Windows XP (admin rights required)/Microsoft Windows Vista (admin rights required)
Processor:
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz or Athlon 64 X2 4400+
Memory:
2 GB system memory
Graphics Card:
NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX or ATI HD4800
Sound Card:
Direct X 9.0c compatible sound card and drivers
Hard Drive Space:
8 GB Free Space
Controller:
Microsoft Xbox360 Controller

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Frequently asked questions

Is Tomb Raider: Underworld 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 Tomb Raider: Underworld cheapest?

The best current deal for Tomb Raider: Underworld is on Kinguin for R$12.00.

That's a 68% discount.

What type of game is Tomb Raider: Underworld?

Tomb Raider: Underworld is categorized as: Action, Adventure.

What platforms is Tomb Raider: Underworld available on?

Tomb Raider: Underworld is available on: Windows.

When was Tomb Raider: Underworld released?

Tomb Raider: Underworld was released on November 21, 2008.

How many people are playing Tomb Raider: Underworld?

According to recent data, Tomb Raider: Underworld has approximately 31 concurrent players 10 hours ago.

Is Tomb Raider: Underworld on sale right now?

Tomb Raider: Underworld is currently 68% off on Kinguin for R$12.00.

Who made Tomb Raider: Underworld?

Developed by: Crystal Dynamics

Published by: Crystal Dynamics

What are the best deals for Tomb Raider: Underworld?

We're currently tracking 4 deals for Tomb Raider: Underworld across different stores:

  • Kinguin: R$12.00 (-68%)
  • Gamivo: R$13.06 (-65%)
  • GreenManGaming: R$37.49
  • Steam: R$37.49
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