Writer. Chapter 1 — cheap CD keys, compare prices
Is it worth buying?
- Reviews are mixed. (Steam 73%)
- The price is well above its low (was €1.24) — worth waiting for a drop or setting an alert. Notify me on a drop →
Estimate based on public reviews (Metacritic/Steam) and price history — the final call is yours.
About the game
Writer. Chapter 1 is a horror adventure in which you play a famous author, the "King of Horror," caught in a nightmare set in a frighteningly familiar place. You explore locations, solve riddles and flee a monster while piecing together a story that could become your next great work. Made by Beshbarmak games, it released in 2025.
Best price today
€4.99
all-time low: official €1.24 (+302%)
The cheapest Writer. Chapter 1 key right now costs €4.99 at Steam. The lowest price we have recorded for this game: €1.24.
The average low over the past 5 months was €2.09.
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Lowest — official stores
€1.24
Aug 2026
Price history
last 89 daysMonthly price lows
| Month | Lowest official | Lowest keyshop |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €1.49 | — |
| Sept 2026 | €1.24 | — |
| Aug 2026 | €1.24 | — |
| Jul 2026 | €1.49 | — |
| Jun 2026 | €4.99 | — |
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: €1.24
System requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | WINDOWS® 10, 11 (64-bit) | WINDOWS® 10, 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel® i5-4570K 3.4 GHz 4 Core™ / AMD FX-8350 8 3.5GHz 8 Core™ | Intel® i5-10600K 4.1 GHz 6 Core™ / AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600 4.4 GHz 6 Core™ |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce® GTX 1050ti 4GB / AMD Radeon R7 370 4GB | GeForce® RTX 3060 12GB (or or a similar one with 6 GB VRAM+) |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 3 GB available space | 3 GB available space |
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About this game — FAQ
Can Writer. Chapter 1 be played single-player?
Yes, Writer. Chapter 1 is a single-player game.
What languages does Writer. Chapter 1 support?
Writer. Chapter 1 is available in: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Polish and 2 more.
Can Writer. Chapter 1 be played co-op via Remote Play Together?
Yes — Steam Remote Play Together lets you invite friends to play local modes online without them owning the game.
Does Writer. Chapter 1 use Steam Cloud saves?
Yes, Writer. Chapter 1 uses Steam Cloud, so your saves sync across devices.
FAQ
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Writer. Chapter 1 key?
The cheapest Writer. Chapter 1 key is currently sold by Steam for €4.99. The lowest price we have ever recorded for this game: €1.24.
How much does Writer. Chapter 1 cost?
Writer. Chapter 1 currently costs from €4.99 — 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.