Shadow Empire — cheap CD keys, compare prices
Is it worth buying?
- Reviews are solid. (Metacritic 78 · Steam 84%)
- 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
Shadow Empire is a turn-based 4X strategy title that layers military campaigns, procedurally generated worlds, and role-playing elements on top of each other. Players step into the role of a small nation's supreme ruler, tasked with reclaiming and rebuilding a ravaged planet. VR Designs developed the game, with Matrix Games handling its 2020 release.
Did you know?
The game holds a Metacritic score of 78, alongside 84% positive Steam reviews from over 1,900 reviews.
Best price today
€7.94
all-time low: official €10.87 · keyshop €7.66 near low
On Steam: €38.99 — you save 80% here
The cheapest Shadow Empire key right now costs €7.94 at Driffle — the best of 14 compared offers. The lowest price we have recorded for this game: €7.66. The cheapest official store price is €10.87 at Fanatical. — the best offer is €2.93 (27%) cheaper.
The average low over the past 5 months was €8.48.
↳ chosen by the region label on the key — not a guarantee
Prices as of
GameSeal Marketplace
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Driffle Marketplace
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G2A Marketplace
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Gog Official store
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Shadow Empire prices by store 10
| Store | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Driffle | Marketplace | €7.94 |
| GameSeal | Marketplace | €8.17 |
| Loaded | Marketplace | €8.29 |
| Kinguin | Marketplace | €8.35 |
| K4G | Marketplace | €8.64 |
| Instant Gaming | Marketplace | €8.69 |
| Fanatical | Official store | €10.87 |
| G2A | Marketplace | €11.19 |
| Gog | Official store | €35.75 |
| Steam | Official store | €38.99 |
Lowest — official stores
€10.87
Sept 2026
Lowest — keyshops
€7.66
Aug 2026
Price history
last 89 daysMonthly price lows
| Month | Lowest official | Lowest keyshop |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €10.87 | €7.94 |
| Sept 2026 | €10.87 | €8.28 |
| Aug 2026 | €33.99 | €7.66 |
| Jul 2026 | €10.87 | €7.78 |
| Jun 2026 | €19.49 | €10.73 |
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, GameSeal, Loaded, Kinguin, K4G, Instant Gaming, Fanatical, G2A, 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: €7.66
System requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows Windows 8, Windows 10 | Windows Windows 8, Windows 10 |
| Processor | 1.5 GHZ | 1.5 GHZ |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 8MB video memory, 1280x768 or higher resolution | 8MB video memory, 1280x768 or higher resolution |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0 |
| Storage | 1 GB available space | 1 GB available space |
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Video reviews
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About this game — FAQ
Does Shadow Empire have co-op?
Yes, Shadow Empire supports local (split-screen) co-op.
Does Shadow Empire have multiplayer?
Yes, Shadow Empire has multiplayer. It supports PvP.
Can Shadow Empire be played single-player?
Yes, besides multiplayer modes, Shadow Empire can also be played solo (single-player).
What languages does Shadow Empire support?
Shadow Empire is available in: English.
FAQ
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Shadow Empire key?
The cheapest Shadow Empire key is currently sold by Driffle for €7.94. That is the best of 14 offers we compare; prices are refreshed regularly. The lowest price we have ever recorded for this game: €7.66.
How much does Shadow Empire cost?
Shadow Empire currently costs from €7.94 — the cheapest offer across the stores we track. For comparison, the game costs €38.99 on Steam, so buying a key saves you about 80%.
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.