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About the game
The Novelist asks one central question: can you achieve your dreams without pushing away the people you love? The game focuses on Dan Kaplan, a novelist struggling to write the most important book of his career while trying to be the best husband and father he can be.
The Novelist
where to buy cheaper: prices at 2 stores, Steam RU and KZ
Orthogonal Games · released 10 December 2013 · Steam 78 % positive · Metacritic 66
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 XP SP2 or higher
- Процессор: 1.8 GHz
- Оперативная память: 2 GB ОЗУ
- Видеокарта: 256 MB VRAM video card
- Место на диске: 800 MB
- Рекомендованные:
- ОС *: Windows 7
- Процессор: 2 GHz
- Оперативная память: 4 GB ОЗУ
- Видеокарта: 512 MB VRAM video card
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.
This is an observation based on public data, not a guarantee.
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Россия Standard Edition | to your library |
РФ и СНГ |
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240 ₽ | 257 ₽ incl. 7 % top-up fee | 1 hour ago | On Steam |
| Steam Казахстан Standard Edition | to your library |
Казахстанnot for your region |
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1 650 ₸ | 295 ₽ at Bank of Russia rate, excl. cost of getting it | 1 hour ago | On Steam |
True price includes the top-up fee and the exchange rate, so you compare like with like.
Marketplaces
sold by a third-party seller| Platform | Seller | Listing type | Region | Payment | Price | True price | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keysforgamers Standard Edition | Go2Play · 98.2 | Ключ Steam |
Global |
СБПМИРVisaMastercard
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132 ₽ | 132 ₽ | 1 day ago | Go to store |
Price history
- Steam Russia incl. top-up
- Steam Kazakhstan in ₽
- Marketplaces, median
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 ₽ | Marketplaces, median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 October 2026, 22:20 | 257 ₽ | 300 ₽ | 132 ₽ |
| 25 October 2026, 11:03 | 257 ₽ | 300 ₽ | 132 ₽ |
| 23 October 2026, 00:09 | 257 ₽ | 300 ₽ | — |
How to buy from Russia
FAQ
Where is The Novelist cheapest right now?
Directly on Steam for Russia for 240 ₽, or 257 ₽ including the wallet top-up.
Can The Novelist 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 The Novelist on Steam Kazakhstan?
About 294 ₽ at the Bank of Russia rate. You need a Kazakhstan-region account with a KZ wallet, or a gift from a friend in Kazakhstan.