The Emperor and State — cheap CD keys, compare prices
Is it worth buying?
- Reviews are mixed. (Steam 58%)
- The price is at or near its all-time low — a good time to buy.
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About the game
The Emperor and State is a turn-based strategy game placing you in charge of an ancient feudal ruler, handling state administration, policy decisions, and diplomatic balancing acts. It also covers warfare against other realms, along with the monarch's personal cultivation and grooming of successors to the throne. Developed by 涂途 and published by Hawthorn Games, the title has been available in Early Access since 2024.
Best price today
€9.61
all-time low: official €9.61 near low
The cheapest The Emperor and State key right now costs €9.61 at Steam. The lowest price we have recorded for this game: €9.61.
The average low over the past 4 months was €9.61.
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€9.61
Jul 2026
Price history
last 85 daysMonthly price lows
| Month | Lowest official | Lowest keyshop |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €9.61 | — |
| Sept 2026 | €9.61 | — |
| Aug 2026 | €9.61 | — |
| Jul 2026 | €9.61 | — |
Lowest in-stock price per month from our price history; the current month is the low so far.
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All-time low so far: €9.61
System requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | WIN7/WIN8/WIN10/WIN11 bit64 | WIN11 bit64 |
| Processor | 2.5GHz | 3.5GHz |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| DirectX | Version 9.0 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 2 GB available space | 4 GB available space |
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About this game — FAQ
Can The Emperor and State be played single-player?
Yes, The Emperor and State is a single-player game.
What languages does The Emperor and State support?
The Emperor and State is available in: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.
Does The Emperor and State use Steam Cloud saves?
Yes, The Emperor and State uses Steam Cloud, so your saves sync across devices.
FAQ
Where is the cheapest place to buy a The Emperor and State key?
The cheapest The Emperor and State key is currently sold by Steam for €9.61. The lowest price we have ever recorded for this game: €9.61.
How much does The Emperor and State cost?
The Emperor and State currently costs from €9.61 — 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.