What this game has, and who said so
- In-game purchasesDeclared
The publisher flagged “In-App Purchases” in Steam's own store categories.
Not shown
Nothing in the store listing named these, and nobody has checked by hand. Sifter has not been shown them — which is not the same as showing they are absent.
How the facts are weighted
Estimated- Microtransactions+2
In-game purchases sells cosmetic items only — no gameplay advantage.
- Paid DLC+1
1 paid add-on beyond the base game.
Points reflect severity, not just presence — cosmetic-only purchases score far lower than pay-for-power. The weights, and the regulator actions and studies behind each one, are published on the provenance page.
This game was scored from its Steam store listing, so its mechanics are an estimate.
Design Risk
2 of 12 tracked monetisation mechanics disclosedfrom 2 flagged mechanics
Joy Index
33/100
Fair
Community score: 33/100
Joy is the share of players who recommend it on Steam, published as-is.
What this adds up to
Substantial
2 established mechanics, each with a named source.
If you play
- Set a hard spending limit before launching
- Use parental controls if playing with minors
- Track your playtime weekly
Where to buy
Price & availability
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$2.99
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Lowest ever
$1.49
at Steam · 6/25/2026
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BidKing: your questions, answered
Estimated from store data- Is BidKing pay to win?
- No. BidKing's real-money purchases don't sell gameplay power — Sifter found no pay-to-win mechanics.
- Does BidKing have loot boxes or gacha?
- No. Sifter found no loot boxes or gacha in BidKing — no paid randomised rewards.
- Does BidKing have microtransactions?
- Yes. BidKing has in-game purchases (an in-game store). They buy cosmetic items only — no gameplay advantage.
- How aggressively is BidKing monetised?
- BidKing: 2 of 12 tracked monetisation mechanics disclosed. 2 mechanics were flagged. Every mechanic listed carries a named source.
- Does BidKing respect your time?
- None of the 5 tracked time-pressure mechanics are disclosed for BidKing — no energy system, daily-login streaks, or limited-time events.
Mods
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Time Respect
EstimatedNone of the tracked time-pressure mechanics were disclosed for this game.
Ownership
This game is yours to keep
- Plays offline — no server dependency, so it can't be switched off remotely.
- Installing the Steam release takes a Steam account. Steam doesn't publish whether this title is otherwise DRM-free, so we can't confirm it runs standalone.
This describes the Steam release only — editions of the same game sold on other stores come with those stores' own terms.
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