The Answer Is 42 — 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
The Answer Is 42 is a casual indie puzzle game built around connecting numbers and filling in a grid. Its title and theme play on the popular notion that the number 42 supposedly answers every great question of existence. It was developed and published by Mens Sana Interactive in 2019.
Did you know?
On Steam the game holds a 92% positive rating, placing it among the very well-reviewed titles.
Best price today
€1.39
all-time low: official €1.39 · keyshop €1.59 near low
The cheapest The Answer Is 42 key right now costs €1.39 at Steam — the best of 3 compared offers. The lowest price we have recorded for this game: €1.39.
The average low over the past 4 months was €1.39.
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The Answer Is 42 prices by store 3
| Store | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Steam | Official store | €1.39 |
| Kinguin | Marketplace | €1.59 |
| Fanatical | Official store | €1.99 |
Lowest — official stores
€1.39
Jul 2026
Lowest — keyshops
€1.59
Sept 2026
Price history
last 89 daysMonthly price lows
| Month | Lowest official | Lowest keyshop |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €1.39 | €1.59 |
| Sept 2026 | €1.39 | €1.59 |
| Aug 2026 | €1.39 | €1.70 |
| Jul 2026 | €1.39 | €1.70 |
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: Steam, Kinguin, Fanatical
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All-time low so far: €1.39
System requirements
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 SP1+ |
| Processor | 2 Ghz Dual Core |
| Memory | 2 MB RAM |
| Graphics | Graphics card supporting DirectX 9.0c |
| DirectX | Version 9.0 |
| Storage | 100 MB available space |
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About this game — FAQ
Can The Answer Is 42 be played single-player?
Yes, The Answer Is 42 is a single-player game.
Does The Answer Is 42 support a controller/gamepad?
Yes, The Answer Is 42 has full controller support.
What languages does The Answer Is 42 support?
The Answer Is 42 is available in: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil and 4 more.
FAQ
Where is the cheapest place to buy a The Answer Is 42 key?
The cheapest The Answer Is 42 key is currently sold by Steam for €1.39. That is the best of 3 offers we compare; prices are refreshed regularly. The lowest price we have ever recorded for this game: €1.39.
How much does The Answer Is 42 cost?
The Answer Is 42 currently costs from €1.39 — the cheapest offer across the stores we track.
Is Steam an official store or a keyshop?
Steam is an official store — keys come directly from the publisher or an authorized distributor.
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.