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About the game
Set out to discover and record plants and creatures for the Violet Archive. Grow crops, tame animals, and build the perfect farm! Forge friendships along the way as you begin your life as a researcher!
Research Story
where to buy cheaper: prices at 1 store, Steam RU and KZ
Petal Cat Games · released 21 July 2025 · Steam 94 % positive
The Steam wallet is topped up through top-up services: their fee is already included in the true price above.
Steam account region
Russia
Kazakhstan- ОС *: Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10
- Процессор: 2 Ghz
- Оперативная память: 2 GB ОЗУ
- Видеокарта: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660Ti
- Место на диске: 1 GB
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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550 ₽ | 589 ₽ incl. 7 % top-up fee | 6 hours ago | On Steam |
| Steam Казахстан Standard Edition | to your library |
Казахстанnot for your region |
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4 100 ₸ | 732 ₽ at Bank of Russia rate, excl. cost of getting it | 6 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 23 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 ₽ |
|---|---|---|
| 23 October 2026, 05:08 | 589 ₽ | 746 ₽ |
How to buy from Russia
FAQ
Where is Research Story cheapest right now?
Directly on Steam for Russia for 550 ₽, or 589 ₽ including the wallet top-up.
Can Research Story 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 Research Story on Steam Kazakhstan?
About 732 ₽ at the Bank of Russia rate. You need a Kazakhstan-region account with a KZ wallet, or a gift from a friend in Kazakhstan.