The Council — cheap CD keys, compare prices
Is it worth buying?
- Reviews are solid. (Metacritic 67 · Steam 84%)
- The price is above its low (was €1.69), but within a reasonable range. Notify me on a drop →
Estimate based on public reviews (Metacritic/Steam) and price history — the final call is yours.
About the game
The Council is a narrative adventure with RPG elements where your choices and character growth genuinely shape the story. As a member of a secret society in 1793, you navigate intrigue and manipulation while searching for your missing mother.
Did you know?
The Council by French studio Big Bad Wolf was among the first episodic narrative adventures with true RPG skills, where choices permanently reshape a story set in 1793.
Best price today
€2.36
all-time low: official €12.81 · keyshop €1.69 (+40%)
The cheapest The Council key right now costs €2.36 at Driffle — the best of 5 compared offers. The lowest price we have recorded for this game: €1.69. The cheapest official store price is €13.38 at Gog. — the best offer is €11.02 (82%) cheaper.
The average low over the past 5 months was €2.50.
Prices as of
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The Council prices by store 5
| Store | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Driffle | Marketplace | €2.36 |
| G2A | Marketplace | €2.60 |
| Kinguin | Marketplace | €4.85 |
| K4G | Marketplace | €5.85 |
| Gog | Official store | €13.38 |
Lowest — official stores
€12.81
Aug 2026
Lowest — keyshops
€1.69
Sept 2026
Price history
last 88 daysMonthly price lows
| Month | Lowest official | Lowest keyshop |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €13.27 | €1.95 |
| Sept 2026 | €12.86 | €1.69 |
| Aug 2026 | €12.81 | €2.57 |
| Jul 2026 | €13.06 | €2.57 |
| Jun 2026 | — | €3.74 |
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, G2A, Kinguin, K4G
- 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: €1.69
System requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit) | Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-2125 (3.3 GHz)/AMD FX-4100 (3.6 GHz) | Intel Core i7-3770 (3.4 GHz)/AMD FX-8370 (4.0 GHz) |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1 GB, GeForce GTX 750/Radeon R7 360 | 4 GB, GeForce GTX 960/Radeon R9 380 |
| Storage | 15 GB available space | 15 GB available space |
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Video reviews
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5:36 The Council Review - An Episodic Historical Narrative with the Best Puzzles
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About this game — FAQ
Can The Council be played single-player?
Yes, The Council is a single-player game.
Does The Council support a controller/gamepad?
Yes, The Council has full controller support.
What languages does The Council support?
The Council is available in: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Italian.
Does The Council use Steam Cloud saves?
Yes, The Council uses Steam Cloud, so your saves sync across devices.
FAQ
Where is the cheapest place to buy a The Council key?
The cheapest The Council key is currently sold by Driffle for €2.36. That is the best of 5 offers we compare; prices are refreshed regularly. The lowest price we have ever recorded for this game: €1.69.
How much does The Council cost?
The Council currently costs from €2.36 — the cheapest offer across the stores we track.
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.