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

Xenonauts

Goldhawk InteractiveReleased June 16, 2014
StrategyIndieSimulationBase BuildingSingleplayerIsometric
GameValio recommendation60Maybe

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

  • Losing players
  • Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
  • Highly rated (3,827 reviews)
Why “Maybe”
60out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 60 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.

Value48/100
  • R$69.34: reasonable price
  • 6% off: minor discount

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

Price history
Now R$69.34Lowest recorded R$14.79Full price R$73.99
Quality82/100
  • 86% positive (3,827 reviews): very positive reception
  • Metacritic 77/100: generally favorable from critics
  • 3,827 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 86% · Very PositivePositive 3kNegative 517
Popularity29/100
  • Players down 36% in recent days
  • 25 concurrent players: niche audience

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

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 32Peak in period 65

Game details

Developers
Goldhawk Interactive
Publishers
Goldhawk Interactive
Release date
June 16, 2014
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Steam recs
3,788
Official website
www.xenonauts.com
Supported languages
1 languages, 1 with full audioSee the list

English (audio)

Categories
Single-player, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing

Single-player · Steam Trading Cards · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

Memory
2 GB RAM
Graphics
512 MB DirectX 9.0c Compliant Video Card
Hard Drive
Solid State Hard Drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Xenonauts worth buying?

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Where can I buy Xenonauts cheapest?

The best current deal for Xenonauts is on Kinguin for R$69.34.

That's a 6% discount.

What type of game is Xenonauts?

Xenonauts is categorized as: Strategy, Indie, Simulation.

What platforms is Xenonauts available on?

Xenonauts is available on: Linux, Windows, MacOs.

When was Xenonauts released?

Xenonauts was released on June 16, 2014.

How many people are playing Xenonauts?

According to recent data, Xenonauts has approximately 32 concurrent players 49 minutes ago.

Is Xenonauts on sale right now?

Xenonauts is currently 6% off on Kinguin for R$69.34.

Who made Xenonauts?

Developed by: Goldhawk Interactive

Published by: Goldhawk Interactive

What are the best deals for Xenonauts?

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

  • Kinguin: R$69.34 (-6%)
  • Gamivo: R$71.63 (-3%)
  • Steam: R$73.99
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