Heart of the Machine — cheap CD keys, compare prices
Is it worth buying?
- Reviews are excellent. (Steam 92%)
- The price is at or near its all-time low — a good time to buy.
Estimate based on public reviews (Metacritic/Steam) and price history — the final call is yours.
About the game
Heart of the Machine is a strategy simulation with RPG elements where you play an awakened artificial intelligence spreading through a futuristic city. You make decisions that shape your influence, build a network of power and choose how to relate to humanity. The title combines deep systemic design, choice-driven narrative and sandbox freedom, offering a thoughtful experience for fans of strategy and science-fiction stories about the birth of consciousness.
Did you know?
Heart of the Machine is the work of Arcen Games, Chris Park's studio known for AI War, in which you play an awakened artificial intelligence spreading through a futuristic city.
Best price today
€5.92
all-time low: official €8.99 · keyshop €5.92 near low
On Steam: €8.99 — you save 34% here
The cheapest Heart of the Machine key right now costs €5.92 at Driffle — the best of 18 compared offers. The lowest price we have recorded for this game: €5.92. The cheapest official store price is €8.99 at Steam.
The average low over the past 5 months was €8.92.
↳ chosen by the region label on the key — not a guarantee
Prices as of
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Heart of the Machine prices by store 11
| Store | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Driffle | Marketplace | €5.92 |
| Gamivo | Marketplace | €6.00 |
| GameSeal | Marketplace | €6.01 |
| Kinguin | Marketplace | €6.03 |
| K4G | Marketplace | €6.92 |
| G2A | Marketplace | €8.06 |
| Steam | Official store | €8.99 |
| Loaded | Marketplace | €9.59 |
| Instant Gaming | Marketplace | €9.99 |
| Epic | Official store | €10.49 |
| Gog | Official store | €26.79 |
Lowest — official stores
€8.99
Oct 2026
Lowest — keyshops
€6.00
Oct 2026
Price history
last 85 daysMonthly price lows
| Month | Lowest official | Lowest keyshop |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €8.99 | €5.92 |
| Sept 2026 | €10.49 | €7.82 |
| Aug 2026 | €10.49 | €8.91 |
| Jul 2026 | €11.99 | €9.39 |
| Jun 2026 | €13.49 | €12.55 |
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: Driffle, Gamivo, GameSeal, Kinguin, K4G, G2A, Steam, Loaded, Instant Gaming
- Epic key — open Epic Games Launcher → profile (top right) → Redeem Code → enter the key. Stores with this activation: Epic
- GOG key — on GOG.com → Redeem a code (or in GOG Galaxy: Add games & friends → Redeem GOG code). Stores with this activation: Gog
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All-time low so far: €5.92
System requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® 10 (64-bit) | Windows® 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i5-760 (quad-core) / AMD® Phenom™ II X4 965 (quad-core) | Intel® Core™ i5-4470 (quad-core) / AMD® FX-Series™ FX-4350 (quad-core) |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 550 Ti (1 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ HD 7770 (1 GB) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760 (2 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ R9 380 (2 GB) |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 5 GB available space | 5 GB available space |
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Video reviews
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About this game — FAQ
Can Heart of the Machine be played single-player?
Yes, Heart of the Machine is a single-player game.
What languages does Heart of the Machine support?
Heart of the Machine is available in: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean and 1 more.
Does Heart of the Machine use Steam Cloud saves?
Yes, Heart of the Machine uses Steam Cloud, so your saves sync across devices.
FAQ
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Heart of the Machine key?
The cheapest Heart of the Machine key is currently sold by Driffle for €5.92. That is the best of 18 offers we compare; prices are refreshed regularly. The lowest price we have ever recorded for this game: €5.92.
How much does Heart of the Machine cost?
Heart of the Machine currently costs from €5.92 — the cheapest offer across the stores we track. For comparison, the game costs €8.99 on Steam, so buying a key saves you about 34%.
Is Driffle an official store or a keyshop?
Driffle 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.