The Messenger — cheap CD keys, compare prices
Is it worth buying?
- Reviews are excellent. (Metacritic 83 · Steam 93%)
- The price is above its low (was €2.18), 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 Messenger begins as a classic action platformer in which a young ninja carries an important scroll through a cursed world, but it soon unfolds into an expansive time-traveling adventure. It combines challenging action, story surprises and humor.
Did you know?
The game starts in an 8-bit visual style and shifts to 16-bit graphics partway through, tied to its time-travel mechanic.
Best price today
€2.29
lowest in tracked period: official €3.35 · keyshop €2.18 (+5%)
On Steam: €3.90 — you save 41% here
The cheapest The Messenger key right now costs €2.29 at Instant Gaming — the best of 18 compared offers. The lowest price we have recorded for this game: €2.18. The cheapest official store price is €3.35 at Fanatical. — the best offer is €1.06 (32%) cheaper.
The average low over the past 5 months was €2.64.
↳ chosen by the region label on the key — not a guarantee
Prices as of
GameSeal Marketplace
GameSeal Marketplace
Gamivo Marketplace
Kinguin Marketplace
Kinguin Marketplace
Fanatical Official store
Driffle Marketplace
Steam Official store
G2A Marketplace
Gog Official store
Epic Official store
GameSeal Marketplace
Gamivo Marketplace
K4G Marketplace
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The Messenger prices by store 12
| Store | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| GameSeal | Marketplace | €1.39 |
| Instant Gaming | Marketplace | €2.29 |
| Loaded | Marketplace | €2.39 |
| Kinguin | Marketplace | €2.43 |
| Gamivo | Marketplace | €2.63 |
| Driffle | Marketplace | €2.63 |
| K4G | Marketplace | €2.64 |
| G2A | Marketplace | €2.80 |
| Fanatical | Official store | €3.35 |
| Steam | Official store | €3.90 |
| Gog | Official store | €17.84 |
| Epic | Official store | €19.50 |
Lowest — official stores
€3.35
Jul 2026
Lowest — keyshops
€2.34
Sept 2026
Price history
last 73 daysMonthly price lows
| Month | Lowest official | Lowest keyshop |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €3.35 | €2.20 |
| Sept 2026 | €3.35 | €2.18 |
| Aug 2026 | €3.35 | €2.35 |
| Jul 2026 | €3.35 | €2.59 |
| Jun 2026 | €3.90 | — |
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: Instant Gaming, Loaded, Kinguin, GameSeal, Gamivo, Driffle, K4G, G2A, Fanatical, Steam
- 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: €2.18
System requirements
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 Service Pack 1 or newer (64 bit) |
| Processor | Intel core i5-4210 1.7ghz |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4400 |
| Storage | 1200 MB available space |
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Video reviews
3:56 The Messenger Review
IGN
4:35 The Messenger - Easy Allies Review
Easy Allies
24:04 The Messenger | The Completionist
The Completionist
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About this game — FAQ
Can The Messenger be played single-player?
Yes, The Messenger is a single-player game.
Does The Messenger support a controller/gamepad?
Yes, The Messenger has full controller support.
What languages does The Messenger support?
The Messenger is available in: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean and 2 more.
Does The Messenger use Steam Cloud saves?
Yes, The Messenger uses Steam Cloud, so your saves sync across devices.
FAQ
Where is the cheapest place to buy a The Messenger key?
The cheapest The Messenger key is currently sold by Instant Gaming for €2.29. That is the best of 18 offers we compare; prices are refreshed regularly. The lowest price we have ever recorded for this game: €2.18.
How much does The Messenger cost?
The Messenger currently costs from €2.29 — the cheapest offer across the stores we track. For comparison, the game costs €3.90 on Steam, so buying a key saves you about 41%.
Is Instant Gaming an official store or a keyshop?
Instant Gaming 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.