THE LONGING — cheap CD keys, compare prices
Is it worth buying?
- Reviews are excellent. (Metacritic 79 · Steam 92%)
- The price is above its low (was €10.49), 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 LONGING is an unusual mix of adventure and idle game in which you play a lonely being deep beneath the earth. Your task is to wait for your king to awaken, and that wait lasts a full 400 days of real time.
Did you know?
The 400-day timer keeps counting even while the game is closed, so you can reach the ending without actively playing, though certain shortcuts can shorten the wait considerably.
Best price today
€13.40
all-time low: official €10.49 · keyshop €11.88 (+28%)
On Steam: €14.99 — you save 11% here
The cheapest THE LONGING key right now costs €13.40 at Gog — the best of 2 compared offers. The lowest price we have recorded for this game: €10.49.
The average low over the past 5 months was €11.54.
Prices as of
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THE LONGING prices by store 2
| Store | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Gog | Official store | €13.40 |
| Steam | Official store | €14.99 |
Lowest — official stores
€10.49
Aug 2026
Lowest — keyshops
€11.88
Aug 2026
Price history
last 89 daysMonthly price lows
| Month | Lowest official | Lowest keyshop |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €10.49 | — |
| Sept 2026 | €10.49 | €11.88 |
| Aug 2026 | €10.49 | €11.88 |
| Jul 2026 | €11.24 | €12.62 |
| Jun 2026 | €14.99 | — |
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
- 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: €10.49
System requirements
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 SP1+ |
| Processor | 1.2 GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1024MB VRAM |
| Storage | 5 GB available space |
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Video reviews
5:45 The Longing - Review
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20:45 Why The Longing Takes Four Hundred Days to Play
Adam Millard - The Architect of Games
7:23 The Longing Review | This is going to take forever!
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About this game — FAQ
Can THE LONGING be played single-player?
Yes, THE LONGING is a single-player game.
Does THE LONGING support a controller/gamepad?
Yes, THE LONGING has full controller support.
What languages does THE LONGING support?
THE LONGING is available in: English, German, French, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Korean and 3 more.
Does THE LONGING use Steam Cloud saves?
Yes, THE LONGING uses Steam Cloud, so your saves sync across devices.
FAQ
Where is the cheapest place to buy a THE LONGING key?
The cheapest THE LONGING key is currently sold by Gog for €13.40. That is the best of 2 offers we compare; prices are refreshed regularly. The lowest price we have ever recorded for this game: €10.49.
How much does THE LONGING cost?
THE LONGING currently costs from €13.40 — the cheapest offer across the stores we track. For comparison, the game costs €14.99 on Steam, so buying a key saves you about 11%.
Is Gog an official store or a keyshop?
Gog 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.