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Where can you buy cheapest Research Story PC Steam key? Check and compare prices from 4 stores to locate the best and the cheapest option for you among 4 offers featured on XD.deals. Now the lowest Research Story PC price on keyshops can be obtained on $13.47 (19% off) and on official stores can be obtained on 19 ($14.99 off).

Steam:
Very Positive (181)
Buy in Official Store:
$14.99
Buy in Keyshops:
-19%
$13.47
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Official Stores (2)

DRM:
Steam
Steam
Steam
Research Story
Windows
+1
1w ago
DRM:
Steam
Steam
$14.99
Green Man Gaming
Research Story
Windows
+1
6w ago
DRM:
Steam
Green Man Gaming
$14.99

Keyshops (2)

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Steam
Steam
Kinguin
Research Story Steam CD Key
Windows
+1
6d ago
DRM:
Steam
Kinguin
$16.63 $13.47
-19%
-8% with XD8DEALScopy
-8% with XD8DEALScopy
Eneba
Research Story Steam Key (PC) GLOBAL
Windows
+1
6d ago
DRM:
Steam
Eneba
$16.63 $14.54
-12%
-10% with XDD10copy
-10% with XDD10copy

About Research Story

Research Story - about the game
Aid the Violet Archive by researching exotic plants, creatures, and fish around Shimmerbrook in this indie RPG simulation. Discover over 90 species across various locations, forage seeds to grow crops under specific conditions, and tame 30 unique creatures by learning their diets and favorite foods. Raise them to unlock perks like chickens finding seeds or Sproutkittens instantly growing sprouts, while collecting rare Shimmers for double produce. Fish with bait and parts for common and unique catches, mine ores and gems in deep caves where certain species hide, and solve puzzles to claim artifacts revealing Shimmerbrook's mysteries. Cook meals for buffs, craft automation tools like sprinklers and auto-feeders, befriend diverse townsfolk, schedule hangouts, and romance any of 10 characters. Casual players who enjoy discovery, farming, and light social simulation will find steady engagement here.

The Violet Archive needs your help! 

Sightings of exotic plants and creatures near the town of Shimmerbrook have attracted a wave of new settlers. The Violet Archive was set up to record the development in the region, and is looking for researchers to aid its cause!

 A game about research and discovery
  • Discover and record 90+ plants, creatures, and fish at various locations around Shimmerbrook, and contribute your findings to the Archive.

 Forage for seeds, grow crops with different growth conditions
  • Observe wild plants and grow them as crops based on their requirements!

 Tame and raise 30 unique creatures! 
  • Tame creatures as part of research! Observe wild creatures, learn their diet, and tame them with their favourite food!

  • Raise creatures, meet their needs, and unlock their perks! Each creature has a unique ability: Chickens find you seeds, Sproutkittens grow seeds into sprouts instantly!

  • Collect Shimmers! These rare coloured variants give double the Produce!

                                            

 Fishing - some common fish, but also unique fish requiring research!
  • Find Fish Parts and use different bait to hook various fish!

 Dive deep into the Mines! 
  • Mine ores and gems in the Mines.

  • Certain plants and creatures can be found only in the Mines!

Explore the puzzle caves to uncover the mystery behind Shimmerbrook
  • Complete puzzles to obtain Artifacts! Each puzzle you solve brings you one step closer to learning the truth behind the proliferation of flora and fauna in Shimmerbrook.

 Cook, craft, build, and more!
  • Cook meals to gain buffs!

  • Craft and automate with sprinklers, auto-feeders, and more!

 Meet the townsfolk!
  • Befriend townsfolk! From a druid whose family has lived for generations in the mountains, to a featherfolk whose first job is in this new town - many characters await in Shimmerbrook!

  • Schedule Hangout Events with them to learn more about their stories!

  • Romance any of the 10 romanceables and marry your favourite!

Interface:
EnglishSimplified Chinese

Age rating

Unavailable
Steam:
Very Positive (181)

Minimum:

  • Processor: 2 Ghz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660Ti
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Recommended:

  • Processor: 2 Ghz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660Ti
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
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FAQ

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Before you start looking for a cheap Research Story key, check the essentials. Developed by PetalCatGames. Published by Electronic Sheep Games. PC released date: 20 Feb 2023. Genres: Indie, RPG, Casual, Simulation, Early Access. Categories: Family Sharing, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Cloud.

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Where to buy a cheap Research Story Steam key?

Using our price comparison and verified discount codes, you can buy a Research Story key for as low as $13.47. This deal is available at Kinguin and is among the cheapest offers on the market. All keys listed on XD.deals are delivered digitally and eligible for instant download after payment. Prices already include processing fees and applied promo codes, so you always see the lowest Research Story price on PC. Check the Research Story price history to buy at the best moment.

As of our last update (we refresh Steam pricing multiple times a day), the Research Story Steam price is $14.99. You can save an extra ~6% by paying with a discounted Steam gift card.

Our price tracker covers both official retailers and key marketplaces, so you can find Research Story on sale even outside seasonal promotions. We currently detect 4 active offers from official stores and keyshops. Check the table above, compare against the historical low, and set an alert so you never miss the next price drop.

Based on our data, Research Story is not currently available on GeForce NOW. You will need to run it locally on your PC. Browse games available on GeForce NOW.

Yes. Research Story has an official page on the Steam Store. You can also buy a Research Story Steam key from third-party sellers. Our price comparison currently includes 4 offers with Steam DRM. Pick one to ensure your Research Story download happens on Valve's platform.

Not at this time. Valve marks Research Story as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Keep an eye on XD.deals - we track Proton updates and community fixes. Browse games that are Steam Deck Verified or Steam Deck Playable.

Research Story does not appear to be available on PC Game Pass, EA Play, Ubisoft+ or any other PC subscription service at this time. Your only option is purchasing the game - use XD.deals to find the best price.

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Best prices for Research Story

1 Kinguin Kinguin Keyshop
-19% $13.47
2 Eneba Eneba Keyshop
-12% $14.54
3 Steam Steam Official
$14.99
$14.99

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