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Wasteland 2: Director's Cut - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Wasteland 2: Director's Cut

inXile EntertainmentReleased September 18, 2014
StrategyIndieAdventureRPGSingleplayerIsometric
GameValio recommendation71Worth It

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

  • Lowest price ever
  • Losing players
  • Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
Why “Worth It”
71out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 71 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 CheapestLowest Key marketplace · Price set 4 months ago$3.89$29.99−87%Buy GAMIVO Key marketplace · Price set 17 hours ago$7.30+$3.41−76%Buy Steam Official store · Price set 15 days ago$29.99+$26.10Buy

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
  • $3.89: very accessible price
  • 87% 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 $3.89Lowest recorded $3.89Full price $29.99
Quality87/100
  • 87% positive (2,192 reviews): very positive reception
  • Metacritic 87/100: high marks from professional reviewers
  • 2,192 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 87% · Very PositivePositive 2kNegative 279
Popularity27/100
  • Players down 64% in recent days
  • 29 concurrent players: niche audience

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 53Peak in period 119

Game details

Developers
inXile Entertainment
Publishers
inXile Entertainment
Release date
September 18, 2014
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
46
Steam recs
4,666
Supported languages
8 languages, 1 with full audioSee the list

English (audio) · French · German · Spanish - Spain · Polish · Russian · Italian · Turkish

Categories
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Captions available +3See the list

Single-player · Steam Achievements · Captions available · Partial Controller Support · Steam Cloud · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

OS *
Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (64 bit)
Processor
Intel i5 series or AMD equivalent
Memory
8 GB RAM
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or Radeon HD 5770 (1 GB VRAM)
DirectX
Version 10
Storage
30 GB available space
Sound Card
DirectX compatible sound card

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wasteland 2: Director's Cut 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 Wasteland 2: Director's Cut cheapest?

The best current deal for Wasteland 2: Director's Cut is on Kinguin for $3.89.

That's a 87% discount.

This is a historical low for this game.

What type of game is Wasteland 2: Director's Cut?

Wasteland 2: Director's Cut is categorized as: Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG.

What platforms is Wasteland 2: Director's Cut available on?

Wasteland 2: Director's Cut is available on: Linux, Windows, MacOs.

When was Wasteland 2: Director's Cut released?

Wasteland 2: Director's Cut was released on September 18, 2014.

How many people are playing Wasteland 2: Director's Cut?

According to recent data, Wasteland 2: Director's Cut has approximately 53 concurrent players 2 hours ago.

Is Wasteland 2: Director's Cut on sale right now?

Wasteland 2: Director's Cut is currently 87% off on Kinguin for $3.89.

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

Who made Wasteland 2: Director's Cut?

Developed by: inXile Entertainment

Published by: inXile Entertainment

What are the best deals for Wasteland 2: Director's Cut?

We're currently tracking 3 deals for Wasteland 2: Director's Cut across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $3.89 (-87%)
  • Gamivo: $7.30 (-76%)
  • Steam: $29.99
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