Star Control®: Origins — cheap CD keys, compare prices
Is it worth buying?
- Reviews are mixed. (Steam 74%)
- The price is well above its low (was €0.45) — 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
Star Control: Origins is a space role-playing adventure in which you command Earth's first interstellar starship on a mission to save the planet from hostile alien empires. The game blends galactic exploration, dialogue with varied alien races and action-packed space combat.
Did you know?
The game was developed by Stardock Entertainment as a fresh start for the Star Control franchise, whose roots go back to the 1990 original.
Best price today
€2.90
all-time low: official €5.85 · keyshop €0.45 (+544%)
On Steam: €20.49 — you save 86% here
The cheapest Star Control®: Origins key right now costs €2.90 at Kinguin — the best of 16 compared offers. The lowest price we have recorded for this game: €0.45. The cheapest official store price is €5.85 at Fanatical. — the best offer is €2.95 (50%) cheaper.
The average low over the past 5 months was €2.95.
↳ chosen by the region label on the key — not a guarantee
Prices as of
GameSeal Marketplace
GameSeal Marketplace
Driffle Marketplace
G2A Marketplace
K4G Marketplace
Fanatical Official store
Kinguin Marketplace
Gog Official store
Steam Official store
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Star Control®: Origins prices by store 11
| Store | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Kinguin | Marketplace | €2.90 |
| GameSeal | Marketplace | €2.96 |
| Gamivo | Marketplace | €3.11 |
| Driffle | Marketplace | €3.14 |
| Instant Gaming | Marketplace | €3.49 |
| Loaded | Marketplace | €3.79 |
| G2A | Marketplace | €4.27 |
| K4G | Marketplace | €5.37 |
| Fanatical | Official store | €5.85 |
| Gog | Official store | €17.87 |
| Steam | Official store | €20.49 |
Lowest — official stores
€5.85
Aug 2026
Lowest — keyshops
€0.45
Aug 2026
Price history
last 88 daysMonthly price lows
| Month | Lowest official | Lowest keyshop |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €5.85 | €2.90 |
| Sept 2026 | €5.85 | €2.84 |
| Aug 2026 | €5.85 | €0.45 |
| Jul 2026 | €5.85 | €0.80 |
| Jun 2026 | €20.49 | €7.78 |
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, GameSeal, Gamivo, Driffle, Instant Gaming, Loaded, G2A, K4G, Fanatical, 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: €0.45
System requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 / 8 / 10 64-bit | Windows 7 / 8 / 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Dual Core Intel or AMD processor | Quad-core Intel or AMD processor |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Intel Integrated 520 or equivalent | Video card with 2GB of video memory |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 26 GB available space | 26 GB available space |
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Video reviews
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About this game — FAQ
Does Star Control®: Origins have multiplayer?
Yes, Star Control®: Origins has multiplayer. It supports PvP.
Can Star Control®: Origins be played single-player?
Yes, besides multiplayer modes, Star Control®: Origins can also be played solo (single-player).
What languages does Star Control®: Origins support?
Star Control®: Origins is available in: English, French, German, Simplified Chinese, Norwegian, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Finnish and 2 more.
Can Star Control®: Origins be played co-op via Remote Play Together?
Yes — Steam Remote Play Together lets you invite friends to play local modes online without them owning the game.
Does Star Control®: Origins use Steam Cloud saves?
Yes, Star Control®: Origins uses Steam Cloud, so your saves sync across devices.
FAQ
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Star Control®: Origins key?
The cheapest Star Control®: Origins key is currently sold by Kinguin for €2.90. That is the best of 16 offers we compare; prices are refreshed regularly. The lowest price we have ever recorded for this game: €0.45.
How much does Star Control®: Origins cost?
Star Control®: Origins currently costs from €2.90 — the cheapest offer across the stores we track. For comparison, the game costs €20.49 on Steam, so buying a key saves you about 86%.
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.