Dear Esther — cheap CD keys, compare prices
Is it worth buying?
- Reviews are solid. (Metacritic 75 · Steam 76%)
- The price is above its low (was €0.81), but within a reasonable range. Notify me on a drop →
Estimate based on public reviews (Metacritic/Steam) and price history — the final call is yours.
About the game
Dear Esther is an atmospheric first-person adventure from The Chinese Room, co-credited to Robert Briscoe and published by Secret Mode. It sets aside traditional gameplay mechanics in favour of environmental storytelling and exploration. The game sits at the intersection of the adventure, casual, and indie genres.
Did you know?
Dear Esther credits two separate developers — The Chinese Room and Robert Briscoe — an uncommon dual-developer attribution on Steam.
Best price today
€1.11
lowest in tracked period: keyshop €0.81 (+37%)
The cheapest Dear Esther key right now costs €1.11 at Gamivo — the best of 5 compared offers. The lowest price we have recorded for this game: €0.81.
The average low over the past 4 months was €1.29.
Prices as of
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Dear Esther prices by store 5
| Store | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Gamivo | Marketplace | €1.11 |
| Kinguin | Marketplace | €1.62 |
| G2A | Marketplace | €1.88 |
| GameSeal | Marketplace | €2.52 |
| Driffle | Marketplace | €4.41 |
Lowest — keyshops
€0.81
Aug 2026
Price history
last 88 daysMonthly price lows
| Month | Lowest official | Lowest keyshop |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | — | €1.04 |
| Sept 2026 | — | €1.10 |
| Aug 2026 | — | €0.81 |
| Jul 2026 | — | €2.19 |
Lowest in-stock price per month from our price history; the current month is the low so far.
How to activate your key
- Steam key — open the Steam client → Games → Activate a Product on Steam → enter the key. Stores with this activation: Gamivo, Kinguin, G2A, GameSeal, Driffle
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All-time low so far: €0.81
System requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Microsoft Windows XP / Vista / Vista64 | Microsoft Windows XP / Vista / Vista64 |
| Processor | Intel core 2 duo 2.4GHz or higher | Quad core 2.4GHz or higher |
| Memory | 1GB XP / 2GB Vista | 1GB XP / 2GB Vista |
| Graphics | DirectX 9 compliant video card with Shader model 3.0 support. NVidia 7600, ATI X1600 or better (Pre-Sandybridge Intel graphics chipsets not yet supported) | DirectX 9 compliant video card with Shader model 3.0 support. NVidia 8800, ATI Radeon 2900 pro or better (Pre-Sandybridge Intel graphic chipsets not supported) |
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Video reviews
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About this game — FAQ
Can Dear Esther be played single-player?
Yes, Dear Esther is a single-player game.
What languages does Dear Esther support?
Dear Esther is available in: English.
Does Dear Esther use Steam Cloud saves?
Yes, Dear Esther uses Steam Cloud, so your saves sync across devices.
FAQ
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Dear Esther key?
The cheapest Dear Esther key is currently sold by Gamivo for €1.11. That is the best of 5 offers we compare; prices are refreshed regularly. The lowest price we have ever recorded for this game: €0.81.
How much does Dear Esther cost?
Dear Esther currently costs from €1.11 — the cheapest offer across the stores we track.
Is Gamivo an official store or a keyshop?
Gamivo is a keyshop (marketplace) where independent sellers list keys, so prices are often lower than in official stores. Every offer on ulov.gg is clearly labeled with its store type.
Are keys from these stores legal?
Buying is legal — keys come from the grey market, so a small deactivation risk exists. So before paying, check the seller's buyer protection.
Which key region should I pick?
Global activates everywhere. Regional keys (Europe, North America, RU-CIS) only work on accounts from that region — use the Region filter to match your account.
What is an activation platform?
The service where the key activates — Steam, GOG, Epic or the publisher's platform. A key for one platform won't work on another, hence the separate filter.
What's the difference between editions?
Standard is the base game; Deluxe usually adds an expansion or bonus content. The edition filter shows exactly that variant, with no mixed prices.