The Initial: prices on PC
How much does The Initial cost today?
- PC: from 9,99 € at Steam
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The Initial costs today from 9,99 € on PC. Its lowest recorded price on PC was 3,97 € excl. fees (May 2022). We monitor 44 verified stores and have tracked its price for 9 years.
Prices include the GoCDKeys coupon where one applies and the store payment fee. The final price is confirmed on each platform page.Prices include the GoCDKeys coupon where one applies and exclude store payment fees. The final price is confirmed on each platform page.
Price history for The Initial
See how the price of The Initial has moved on PC and compare today's price with its lowest recorded price before you buy.
The Initial has ranged between 9,99 € and 17,50 € excl. fees over the last 6 months, hitting its lowest point in June 2026. The Initial has not dropped below 9,99 € in 5 months (excl. fees).
The Initial has ranged between 5,33 € and 17,50 € excl. fees over the last 6 months, hitting its lowest point in July 2026. The Initial has not dropped below 9,99 € in 3 months (excl. fees).
Last 6 months · the hollow circle marks each platform’s lowest price.
The thick line is the KEY format price. The thin one is the same game as an account, usually cheaper but not a key.
Recorded lows (excl. fees)
The lowest price we’ve recorded for The Initial is 3,97 € on PC (May 2022).
Explore the price history →How we measure these prices
We have tracked The Initial since July 28, 2017 among the 44 verified stores we monitor, reading prices every 2 hours. Prices shown are activation-code format unless stated otherwise; out-of-stock offers and outlier listings are excluded. Today 3 of them have The Initial deals.
Month-by-month lows
| Platform | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC | 11,99 € | 9,99 € | 9,99 € | 9,99 € | 9,99 € | 9,99 € |
Players & reviews
See how many people are playing The Initial right now and what players and critics think of it.
Mostly Positive
1,747 reviews · 76% positive
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Concurrent players are Steam players only, not the total across every platform. Each rating shows its source.
Which platform is cheapest for The Initial?
PC is the only platform with an offer today, at 9,99 €.
| Platform | Current price | Lowest it has ever been (excl. fees) | What it usually costs (excl. fees) | Verdict | Offers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC | Default format: 9,99 € With accounts: 9,99 € Steam Key format price | Default format: 3,97 € With accounts: 2,83 € | Default format: 11,39 € With accounts: 4,90 € | Default format: Usual price With accounts: 5 € above usual, excl. fees | Steam Key (3) → |
Where it stands today
Today only PC has a price in this format: 9,99 €.
On PC the price has held at 9,99 € excl. fees since June 2026.
On PC the price is at its usual level and the next Steam sale starts on October 26, 2026: that is the date to watch.
When does The Initial go on sale?
The Initial has dropped in 1 of the last 3 sale events we have tracked. Its best event price was 9,99 € excl. fees during the Summer Sale 2026.
| Event | Date | Platform | Lowest price (excl. fees) | vs usual price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| the Summer Sale | Jun 2026 | PC | 9,99 € | −17% |
Next event: the Steam Halloween Sale, from October 26, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about The Initial pricing
The most common questions about The Initial’s price, answered with today’s data.
How much does The Initial cost?
The Initial costs today from 9,99 € on PC. Compared among the 44 verified stores we monitor, updated every 2 hours.
Which platform is The Initial cheapest on?
On PC: 9,99 €, the only platform with an offer right now.
Will The Initial get cheaper?
Its lowest price so far was 3,97 € excl. fees on PC (May 2022). The next Steam sale starts on October 26, 2026: if you can wait, it pays off. Set an alert and we will tell you when it drops.
Is The Initial on sale right now?
No: it is at its usual price on every platform. Set an alert for the next drop.
Why is The Initial cheaper here than on Steam?
The stores we compare source their codes in different markets and compete with each other, so their prices drop sooner and further than those on Steam. The code is the same and activates the same way in your account.
What is the lowest price The Initial has reached?
3,97 € excl. fees on PC, in May 2022. Today it sits 6 € above that low, comparing prices excl. fees.
Is it worth waiting for a The Initial sale?
No: right now it is cheaper than in any sale we have on record.
Will The Initial drop in price on Black Friday?
We have no record of it dropping on a previous Black Friday. This year it falls on November 27, 2026: set an alert and we will tell you if it drops.
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