r/ShouldIbuythisgame

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About r/ShouldIbuythisgame

Have you ever wanted to buy a game on Steam but didn't know if it was good? Have you ever had just enough money for an indie game but didn't know whether it was worth buying? Have you ever asked yourself, "Should I buy this game?"

The community at a glance

r/ShouldIbuythisgame is a Subreddit for Gamers with roughly 1.5M members. It has been around since 2013. It uses a forum format for communication.

Roughly 53K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Games, Game, and Rpg. Product recommendations often mention games and mmos.

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Established 2013
1.5M Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +53K members
Growth: +3.6% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 12K members
  • 2014: 9K members
  • 2015: 4K members
  • 2016: 8K members
  • 2017: 67K members
  • 2018: 260K members
  • 2019: 274K members
  • 2020: 636K members
  • 2021: 80K members
  • 2023: 48K members
  • 2024: 37K members
  • 2025: 36K members
  • 2026: 39K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 5K members
  • Dec: 7K members
  • Jan: 5K members
  • Feb: 4K members
  • Mar: 5K members
  • Apr: 5K members
  • May: 4K members
  • Jun: 4K members
  • Jul: 5K members
  • Aug: 3K members
  • Sep: 4K members
  • Oct: 260 members

Topics

  • Games
    65 posts in the past month
    #1
    Games
    65
  • Game
    54 posts in the past month
    #2
    Game
    54
  • Rpg
    23 posts in the past month
    #3
    Rpg
    23
  • Buying_decisions
    20 posts in the past month
    #4
    Buying_decisions
    20
  • Recommendations
    19 posts in the past month
    #5
    Recommendations
    19

Flair

  • [PC] :pc:
    46 posts in the past month
    1. Gray Zone Warfare or Wardogs
    2. No more games i enjoy, help.
    3. Game recommendations for a beginner
    #1
    [PC] :pc:
    Gray Zone Warfare or Wardogs · No more games i enjoy, help. · Game recommendations for a beginner
    46
  • [PS5] :playstation:
    15 posts in the past month
    1. SILENT HILL: Townfall vs. Control Resonant
    2. The first burger Khazan or Stellar Blade?
    3. WSIB between Onimusha or Blood of Dawnwalker?
    #2
    [PS5] :playstation:
    SILENT HILL: Townfall vs. Control Resonant · The first burger Khazan or Stellar Blade? · WSIB between Onimusha or Blood of Dawnwalker?
    15
  • [Switch] :switch:
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Cyberpunk v Witcher 3 v Elden Ring
    2. Which Pokemon game? Haven't played since Sapphire
    3. Runescape Dragonwilds on switch 2
    #3
    [Switch] :switch:
    Cyberpunk v Witcher 3 v Elden Ring · Which Pokemon game? Haven't played since Sapphire · Runescape Dragonwilds on switch 2
    8
  • [PC]
    4 posts in the past month
    1. 4 games among which i am confused
    2. Make my gaming journey worthwhile!
    3. WSIB this steam autumn sale (want to get 4-5 titles)
    #4
    [PC]
    4 games among which i am confused · Make my gaming journey worthwhile! · WSIB this steam autumn sale (want to get 4-5 titles)
    4
  • [SteamDeck] :steam:
    1 post in the past month
    1. Help me decide from a list?
    #5
    [SteamDeck] :steam:
    Help me decide from a list?
    1

Product recommendations

  • games
    27 posts in the past month
    1. WSIB What are your best space games out there?
    2. Request Best stealth game
    3. best gory brawler games?
    #1
    games
    WSIB What are your best space games out there? · Request Best stealth game · best gory brawler games?
    27
  • mmos
    2 posts in the past month
    1. What are the best MMOs
    2. What are the best MMOs
    #2
    mmos
    What are the best MMOs · What are the best MMOs
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/ShouldIbuythisgame for?
Best for Gamers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/ShouldIbuythisgame free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/ShouldIbuythisgame have?
Roughly 1.5M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/ShouldIbuythisgame on?
r/ShouldIbuythisgame runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/ShouldIbuythisgame cover?
On the Hive Index, r/ShouldIbuythisgame is organized under Gamers.
How do I join r/ShouldIbuythisgame?
You can join r/ShouldIbuythisgame by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Gaming communities like?
One of the largest topic areas on the site, spanning PC gaming, consoles, mobile, and tabletop. Discord is the dominant platform with massive servers for individual games and general gaming culture, while Reddit hosts some of the most active game-specific communities on the internet. Covers everything from casual play to competitive esports and game development.
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