Return from Core — cheap CD keys, compare prices
Is it worth buying?
- Reviews are solid. (Steam 76%)
- 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
Return from Core is an underground sandbox adventure where players dig, construct, and roam alongside Monster Girl allies. The goal is to recover forgotten technology, set up automated production chains, build relationships with companions, and eventually climb back into daylight. Funcore Club developed the game, 2P Games and Shochiku published it, and it released in 2025.
Best price today
€3.87
all-time low: official €7.75 · keyshop €3.87 near low
On Steam: €16.49 — you save 77% here
The cheapest Return from Core key right now costs €3.87 at K4G — the best of 11 compared offers. The lowest price we have recorded for this game: €3.87. The cheapest official store price is €9.06 at Fanatical. — the best offer is €5.19 (57%) cheaper.
The average low over the past 4 months was €4.15.
↳ chosen by the region label on the key — not a guarantee
Prices as of
GameSeal Marketplace
Fanatical Official store
Kinguin Marketplace
G2A Marketplace
Steam Official store
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Return from Core prices by store 9
| Store | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| K4G | Marketplace | €3.87 |
| Kinguin | Marketplace | €4.29 |
| GameSeal | Marketplace | €4.44 |
| Driffle | Marketplace | €4.45 |
| Gamivo | Marketplace | €4.48 |
| G2A | Marketplace | €6.02 |
| Instant Gaming | Marketplace | €6.99 |
| Fanatical | Official store | €9.06 |
| Steam | Official store | €16.49 |
Lowest — official stores
€7.75
Aug 2026
Lowest — keyshops
€3.87
Sept 2026
Price history
last 89 daysMonthly price lows
| Month | Lowest official | Lowest keyshop |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €9.06 | €3.87 |
| Sept 2026 | €9.06 | €3.87 |
| Aug 2026 | €7.75 | €4.42 |
| Jul 2026 | €7.91 | €4.42 |
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: K4G, Kinguin, GameSeal, Driffle, Gamivo, G2A, Instant Gaming, Fanatical, Steam
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All-time low so far: €3.87
System requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64 bit | Windows 10 64 bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-3240 (2 * 3400); AMD FX-4300 (4 * 3800) | Intel Core i5-3470 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB | GeForce GTX 1660 6GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 4 GB available space | 4 GB available space |
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Video reviews
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About this game — FAQ
Can Return from Core be played single-player?
Yes, Return from Core is a single-player game.
What languages does Return from Core support?
Return from Core is available in: Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian and 1 more.
Does Return from Core use Steam Cloud saves?
Yes, Return from Core uses Steam Cloud, so your saves sync across devices.
FAQ
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Return from Core key?
The cheapest Return from Core key is currently sold by K4G for €3.87. That is the best of 11 offers we compare; prices are refreshed regularly. The lowest price we have ever recorded for this game: €3.87.
How much does Return from Core cost?
Return from Core currently costs from €3.87 — the cheapest offer across the stores we track. For comparison, the game costs €16.49 on Steam, so buying a key saves you about 77%.
Is K4G an official store or a keyshop?
K4G 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.