The Waters Above: Prelude — cheap CD keys, compare prices
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- The price is well above its low (was €21.99) — worth waiting for a drop or setting an alert. Notify me on a drop →
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About the game
The Waters Above: Prelude is a yuri-themed kinetic novel following ocean-dwelling nymphs whose duty is to watch over the stars. It serves as a no-cost prequel chapter to the full game, The Waters Above. Studio Élan developed the title, Sekai Project published it, and it arrived in 2018.
Best price today
€36.02
all-time low: keyshop €21.99 (+64%)
The cheapest The Waters Above: Prelude key right now costs €36.02 at Kinguin. The lowest price we have recorded for this game: €21.99.
The average low over the past 4 months was €26.95.
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Lowest — keyshops
€21.99
Jul 2026
Price history
last 88 daysMonthly price lows
| Month | Lowest official | Lowest keyshop |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | — | €35.36 |
| Sept 2026 | — | €28.45 |
| Aug 2026 | — | €21.99 |
| Jul 2026 | — | €21.99 |
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: Kinguin
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All-time low so far: €21.99
System requirements
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP |
| Processor | 1 GHz Intel or AMD Processor |
| Memory | 1024 MB RAM |
| Graphics | OpenGL or DirectX Compatible Graphics Card |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 400 MB available space |
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About this game — FAQ
Can The Waters Above: Prelude be played single-player?
Yes, The Waters Above: Prelude is a single-player game.
What languages does The Waters Above: Prelude support?
The Waters Above: Prelude is available in: English.
FAQ
Where is the cheapest place to buy a The Waters Above: Prelude key?
The cheapest The Waters Above: Prelude key is currently sold by Kinguin for €36.02. The lowest price we have ever recorded for this game: €21.99.
How much does The Waters Above: Prelude cost?
The Waters Above: Prelude currently costs from €36.02 — the cheapest offer across the stores we track.
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.