The Hive — cheap CD keys, compare prices
Is it worth buying?
- Reviews are mixed. (Steam 73%)
- 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
A strategy game with RPG elements that puts you in command of an insectoid hivemind. You build and expand an underground colony, harvest resources and evolve your swarm through DNA to survive a hostile underworld. This indie title was made by Skydome Entertainment in 2016.
Did you know?
This indie strategy title with RPG elements, in which you command an insectoid hivemind, was made by Skydome Entertainment in 2016.
Best price today
€0.50
all-time low: official €8.99 · keyshop €0.50 near low
On Steam: €9.99 — you save 95% here
The cheapest The Hive key right now costs €0.50 at Kinguin — the best of 11 compared offers. The lowest price we have recorded for this game: €0.50. The cheapest official store price is €8.99 at Epic. — the best offer is €8.49 (94%) cheaper.
The average low over the past 5 months was €0.52.
↳ chosen by the region label on the key — not a guarantee
Prices as of
GameSeal Marketplace
Kinguin Marketplace
Epic Official store
Steam Official store
Gog Official store
Fanatical Official store
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The Hive prices by store 10
| Store | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Kinguin | Marketplace | €0.50 |
| GameSeal | Marketplace | €0.57 |
| K4G | Marketplace | €0.67 |
| Driffle | Marketplace | €0.79 |
| G2A | Marketplace | €1.41 |
| Epic | Official store | €8.99 |
| Steam | Official store | €9.99 |
| Loaded | Marketplace | €10.09 |
| Gog | Official store | €17.84 |
| Fanatical | Official store | €19.99 |
Lowest — official stores
€8.99
Sept 2026
Lowest — keyshops
€0.50
Sept 2026
Price history
last 89 daysMonthly price lows
| Month | Lowest official | Lowest keyshop |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €8.99 | €0.50 |
| Sept 2026 | €8.99 | €0.50 |
| Aug 2026 | €9.99 | €0.51 |
| Jul 2026 | €17.42 | €0.51 |
| Jun 2026 | €19.99 | €0.60 |
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, K4G, Driffle, G2A, Steam, Loaded, Fanatical
- Epic key — open Epic Games Launcher → profile (top right) → Redeem Code → enter the key. Stores with this activation: Epic
- 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: €0.50
System requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 / Windows 11 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 or AMD equivalent | Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen equivalent |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 / AMD Radeon HD 7750 or better | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / AMD Radeon RX 560 or better |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 4 GB available space | 4 GB available space |
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About this game — FAQ
Can The Hive be played single-player?
Yes, The Hive is a single-player game.
What languages does The Hive support?
The Hive is available in: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil and 5 more.
Does The Hive use Steam Cloud saves?
Yes, The Hive uses Steam Cloud, so your saves sync across devices.
FAQ
Where is the cheapest place to buy a The Hive key?
The cheapest The Hive key is currently sold by Kinguin for €0.50. That is the best of 11 offers we compare; prices are refreshed regularly. The lowest price we have ever recorded for this game: €0.50.
How much does The Hive cost?
The Hive currently costs from €0.50 — the cheapest offer across the stores we track. For comparison, the game costs €9.99 on Steam, so buying a key saves you about 95%.
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.