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About the game
Classical chess plays one move at a time. Altus plays in resonance. Link pieces through quantum-inspired entanglement and trigger cascading resonance reactions across the board. A premium single-player chess experience that preserves every classical rule while dramatically raising strategic depth.
Altus Chess-Archaic Beginnings
where to buy cheaper: prices at 1 store, Steam RU and KZ
Arcane Architecture Limited · released 26 June 2026
The Steam wallet is topped up through top-up services: their fee is already included in the true price above.
Steam account region
Russia
KazakhstanSystem requirements will appear after syncing with Steam.
No separately priced editions or DLC at the stores yet.
The company is named on the site, there is an offer agreement, Russian cards or SBP are accepted, and we found no systematic complaints about undelivered goods.
This is an observation based on public data, not a guarantee.
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Reputation: averageCompany details or the offer agreement are not disclosed, or the item is sold by a third-party seller. We found no systematic complaints, but check the key region and refund terms before buying.
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Reputation: lowThere are systematic complaints about undelivered keys or account bans. If you buy here, keep the receipt and correspondence.
This is an observation based on public data, not a guarantee.
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Offers
| Store | Listing type | Activation region | Payment | Price | True price | Updated | |
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| Steam Россия Standard Edition | to your library |
РФ и СНГ |
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1 050 ₽ | 1 124 ₽ incl. 7 % top-up fee | 22 hours ago | On Steam |
| Steam Казахстан Standard Edition | to your library |
Казахстанnot for your region |
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7 040 ₸ | 1 256 ₽ at Bank of Russia rate, excl. cost of getting it | 22 hours ago | On Steam |
True price includes the top-up fee and the exchange rate, so you compare like with like.
Price history
- Steam Russia incl. top-up
- Steam Kazakhstan in ₽
We have been collecting prices for this game since 25 October 2026, so the lines are still almost flat: the history will become clearer in a couple of weeks.
Prices as a table
| When | Steam Russia incl. top-up | Steam Kazakhstan in ₽ |
|---|---|---|
| 25 October 2026, 13:36 | 1 124 ₽ | 1 266 ₽ |
How to buy from Russia
FAQ
Where is Altus Chess-Archaic Beginnings cheapest right now?
Directly on Steam for Russia for 1 050 ₽, or 1 124 ₽ including the wallet top-up.
Can Altus Chess-Archaic Beginnings be activated in Russia?
Yes. The game is sold on Russian Steam, and keys with the “Russia & CIS” and “Global” regions activate on a Russian account.
How much is Altus Chess-Archaic Beginnings on Steam Kazakhstan?
About 1 256 ₽ at the Bank of Russia rate. You need a Kazakhstan-region account with a KZ wallet, or a gift from a friend in Kazakhstan.