Need to Know — cheap CD keys, compare prices
Is it worth buying?
- Reviews are mixed. (Steam 67%)
- The price is well above its low (was €6.24) — worth waiting for a drop or setting an alert. Notify me on a drop →
Estimate based on public reviews (Metacritic/Steam) and price history — the final call is yours.
About the game
Need to Know is an indie narrative simulation in which you take on the role of an analyst inside a state surveillance agency. Through decisions about whose data to monitor and whom to trust, you shape the story and your own moral path. The emphasis is on choices, consequences and an atmosphere of suspicion. The title explores themes of privacy and power in a thoughtful, narrative-driven way.
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An indie narrative simulation where you play an analyst inside a state surveillance agency, deciding whose data to monitor while exploring themes of privacy and power through choices and consequences.
Best price today
€10.00
all-time low: official €6.24 · keyshop €9.99 (+60%)
On Steam: €12.49 — you save 20% here
The cheapest Need to Know key right now costs €10.00 at Kinguin — the best of 3 compared offers. The lowest price we have recorded for this game: €6.24. The cheapest official store price is €12.49 at Steam.
The average low over the past 5 months was €8.49.
Prices as of
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Need to Know prices by store 3
| Store | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Kinguin | Marketplace | €10.00 |
| Steam | Official store | €12.49 |
| Gog | Official store | €13.38 |
Lowest — official stores
€6.24
Jul 2026
Lowest — keyshops
€9.99
Jul 2026
Price history
last 89 daysMonthly price lows
| Month | Lowest official | Lowest keyshop |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €12.49 | €10.00 |
| Sept 2026 | €12.49 | €10.00 |
| Aug 2026 | €12.49 | €9.99 |
| Jul 2026 | €6.24 | €9.99 |
| Jun 2026 | €6.24 | — |
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: Kinguin, Steam
- 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: €6.24
System requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 | Intel Core i5 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Intel HD 520 or equivalent | Nvidia GeForce GTX 460+ |
| DirectX | Version 10 | — |
| Storage | 3 GB available space | 3 GB available space |
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About this game — FAQ
Can Need to Know be played single-player?
Yes, Need to Know is a single-player game.
What languages does Need to Know support?
Need to Know is available in: English.
Does Need to Know use Steam Cloud saves?
Yes, Need to Know uses Steam Cloud, so your saves sync across devices.
FAQ
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Need to Know key?
The cheapest Need to Know key is currently sold by Kinguin for €10.00. That is the best of 3 offers we compare; prices are refreshed regularly. The lowest price we have ever recorded for this game: €6.24.
How much does Need to Know cost?
Need to Know currently costs from €10.00 — the cheapest offer across the stores we track. For comparison, the game costs €12.49 on Steam, so buying a key saves you about 20%.
Is Kinguin an official store or a keyshop?
Kinguin 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.