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Wayward - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Wayward

UnlokReleased April 22, 2016
IndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventureRPGMultiplayerTop-Down
GameValio recommendation66Maybe

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

  • Lowest price ever
  • Losing players
  • Mixed reviews (1,211 reviews)
Why “Maybe”
66out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 66 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

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.

Value92/100
  • $1.66: very accessible price
  • 79% 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 $1.66Lowest recorded $1.66Full price $7.99
Quality70/100
  • 87% positive (1,211 reviews): very positive reception
  • 1,211 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 87% · Very PositivePositive 1kNegative 163
Popularity25/100
  • Players down 12% in recent days
  • 7 concurrent players: niche audience

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 7Peak in period 22

Game details

Developers
Unlok
Publishers
Unlok
Release date
April 22, 2016
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Steam recs
1,211
Official website
www.waywardgame.com
Supported languages
1 languagesSee the list

English

Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, PvP +20See the list

Single-player · Multi-player · PvP · Online PvP · LAN PvP · Co-op · Online Co-op · LAN Co-op · Cross-Platform Multiplayer · Steam Workshop · Adjustable Text Size · Camera Comfort · Custom Volume Controls · Adjustable Difficulty · Mouse Only Option · Playable without Timed Input · Save Anytime · Stereo Sound · Subtitle Options · Surround Sound · Touch Only Option · Steam Cloud · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

OS
Windows 10, Windows 11
Memory
8 GB RAM
Graphics
GPU with WebGL support, 1GB of video memory, and at least 512 GFLOPS.

Frequently asked questions

Is Wayward worth buying?

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

Where can I buy Wayward cheapest?

The best current deal for Wayward is on Gamivo for $1.66.

That's a 79% discount.

This is a historical low for this game.

What type of game is Wayward?

Wayward is categorized as: Indie, Simulation, Early Access, Adventure, RPG.

What platforms is Wayward available on?

Wayward is available on: Linux, Windows, MacOs.

When was Wayward released?

Wayward was released on April 22, 2016.

How many people are playing Wayward?

According to recent data, Wayward has approximately 7 concurrent players 18 hours ago.

Is Wayward on sale right now?

Wayward is currently 79% off on Gamivo for $1.66.

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

Who made Wayward?

Developed by: Unlok

Published by: Unlok

What are the best deals for Wayward?

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

  • Gamivo: $1.66 (-79%)
  • Kinguin: $1.99 (-75%)
  • Steam: $7.99
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