What is the cheapest place to buy The Hive?

Kinguin at $0.42 — the lowest of the 14 stores we compare for your region. Kinguin is a keyshop: it resells keys, which can be region-locked or a different edition. The cheapest official store is GOG at $9.99. Prices update through the day, so check the table above before buying.

No — The Hive is a paid game. The cheapest we can find it is $0.42.

Has The Hive ever been cheaper?

Not since September 2026 — the current price matches the lowest we have tracked in that time, $0.42.

Can I play The Hive on Mac?

Yes. The Hive has a native macOS version on Steam.

Is The Hive multiplayer?

No — Steam lists The Hive as single-player only.

Is The Hive on PC Game Pass?

No — The Hive is not on PC Game Pass right now. The best price to buy it right now is $0.42.

The Hive

Name: The Hive
Brand: Skydome Entertainment
Availability: InStock

Skydome Entertainment · August 25, 2016 · RTS, Aliens, Lovecraftian, Dinosaurs, Underground

Buy the The Hive key for Steam from Kinguin at $0.42 — the cheapest of 14 stores we compare.

Mostly Positive73% · 4423playing now

Best price

83 Lowest tracked

$0.42-96%

⭐ lowest tracked

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Prices last checked 2 Nov 2026, 10:16 UTC

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Where to buy The Hive — official stores

GOG

Standard Edition · DRM-Free

-50%

$9.99

$19.99

Buy

GamersGate

Standard Edition · Steam

-10%

$13.49

$14.99

Buy

IndieGala Store

Standard Edition · Steam

$14.99

Buy

GreenManGaming

Standard Edition · Steam

$19.99

Buy

Steam

Standard Edition · Steam

$19.99

Buy

Humble Store

Standard Edition · Steam

$19.99

Buy

Epic Game Store

Standard Edition · Epic Games

$19.99

Buy

Fanatical

Standard Edition · Steam

$19.99

Buy

Cheapest The Hive keys — keyshops

Keyshops are third-party marketplaces — keys are resold and can be region-locked or a different edition. Check the listing's region & edition before buying.

Kinguin

Standard Edition · Steam

$0.42

Buy

Driffle INC

Standard Edition · Steam

$1.01

Buy

Eneba

Standard Edition · Steam

$0.87

Buy

Gameseal

Standard Edition · Steam

$1.00

Buy

CJS CD Keys

Standard Edition · Steam

$2.12

Buy

Loaded

Standard Edition · Steam

-44%

$11.29

$20.19

Buy

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The Hive price by region

The Hive costs $0.42 in the United States, $0.42 in Georgia (USD), £0.62 in the United Kingdom, €0.71 in Europe (EUR), zł3.97 in Poland, R$5.75 in Brazil, CA$12.99 in Canada, NZ$14.49 in New Zealand and A$14.75 in Australia right now.

Cheapest The Hive offer in each region, in local currency
Region	Best price	Official store	Key shop	Stores
United Statesyour region	$0.42 −96%	$9.99	$0.42	14
Georgia (USD)	$0.42 −95%	$8.99	$0.42	13
United Kingdom	£0.62 −93%	£8.39	£0.62	11
Europe (EUR)	€0.71 −93%	€9.99	€0.71	13
Poland	zł3.97 −91%	zł45.99	zł3.97	9
Brazil	R$5.75 −80%	R$28.99	R$5.75	8
Canada	CA$12.99 −50%	CA$12.99	—	8
New Zealand	NZ$14.49 −50%	NZ$14.49	—	7
Australia	A$14.75 −50%	A$14.75	—	8

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About The Hive

The Hive is a strategy game with RPG elements where you assume command as the insectoid hive mind. Set in a vast, ancient underworld filled with forgotten civilizations, colossal creatures, and untold mysteries, your journey is one of survival, evolution, and uncovering the secrets of a lost world.As your colony grows, so does your understanding of the ruins scattered across New Eden, revealing a tragic history and a glimpse of what lies beyond. In this hostile yet beautiful landscape, danger and discovery go hand in hand, and every choice could shape the fate of your swarm.

MAIN FEATURES

Assume control as the insectoid hive mind and lead your swarm to survive and thrive in a vast, ruined underworld.
Build and expand your underground nest to create a thriving colony and powerful forces.
Harvest DNA from defeated enemies to unlock new units, abilities, and strategies.
Equip your creatures with powerful items scavenged from the remnants of lost civilizations.
Battle massive ancient creatures and adapt your strategy to overcome evolving challenges.
Experience an epic story that spans the hostile, yet captivating, underworld of New Eden.
Explore a beautiful yet dangerous world filled with ancient civilizations, mysterious ruins, and hostile creatures.
Discover diverse biomes, from serene blooming springs to fiery volcanic regions, each filled with unique beauty and peril.

The Hive — game info

Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Player modes: Single-player
PC Game Pass: Not included

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The Hive price history

The Hive is $0.42 at Kinguin right now, compared across 14 stores. That matches the lowest price we have tracked.

2026-09-26low $0.42 · now $0.42

Great time to buy — It's at (or within 3% of) its lowest tracked price.

The Hive price changes · since 26 Sep 2026
Date	Price	Store
30 Oct 2026	$0.42 ▼	Kinguin
25 Oct 2026	$0.82 ▲	Eneba
22 Oct 2026	$0.65 ▲	Gameseal
20 Oct 2026	$0.58 ▼	Gameseal
18 Oct 2026	$0.82 ▲	Eneba
16 Oct 2026	$0.58 ▼	Gameseal
15 Oct 2026	$0.60 ▼	Gameseal
13 Oct 2026	$0.65 ▼	Gameseal
12 Oct 2026	$0.88 ▲	Eneba
6 Oct 2026	$0.65 ▼	Gameseal
5 Oct 2026	$0.86 ▲	Eneba
2 Oct 2026	$0.65 ▼	Gameseal

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The Hive — questions & answers

What is the cheapest place to buy The Hive?: Kinguin at $0.42 — the lowest of the 14 stores we compare for your region. Kinguin is a keyshop: it resells keys, which can be region-locked or a different edition. The cheapest official store is GOG at $9.99. Prices update through the day, so check the table above before buying.
Is The Hive free?: No — The Hive is a paid game. The cheapest we can find it is $0.42.
Has The Hive ever been cheaper?: Not since September 2026 — the current price matches the lowest we have tracked in that time, $0.42.
Is The Hive worth buying now?: Great time to buy. It's at (or within 3% of) its lowest tracked price.
Can I play The Hive on Mac?: Yes. The Hive has a native macOS version on Steam.
Is The Hive multiplayer?: No — Steam lists The Hive as single-player only.
Is The Hive on PC Game Pass?: No — The Hive is not on PC Game Pass right now. The best price to buy it right now is $0.42.

DLC & expansions

🎁 Complete the collection

Base game + 1 of 1 DLC at today's best prices.

$6.71

to own everything

-10%

The Hive: Survival Mode

from$6.29

lowest tracked

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

The Hive is praised by players for its unique insectoid hivemind setting blended with fantasy magic, engaging lore, and the developer's commitment to long-term updates and improvements. However, players report significant technical issues including game-breaking bugs, autosave corruption that deletes items, missing quality-of-life features, and inadequate tutorials that make progression confusing and frustrating. Most players who enjoy it recommend the game for those interested in the concept, though the bugs and lack of polish are notable concerns.

Recommended Sep 6, 2026

Suddenly I'm conscious of a million sensations buzzing in me like bees in a hive. =]]

20 found this helpful

Recommended Aug 6, 2026

I have to commend the developer for continuing to update this game YEARS after release! I am really enjoying it so far(I play offline on my laptop) and it only gets better!

4 found this helpful

Recommended Aug 6, 2026

This game INSANE difficulty is better balanced that Tempest Rising. Need any more reason? It is almost cost as much as Beyond All Reason. But do you have loot there?

2 found this helpful

Recommended Aug 6, 2026

This game is honesly so good. I remember watching someone play this game back in my childhood and I loved it. I eventually found this game again and it was as beautiful as I lost it. I havent gotten very far but its so fun. The lore is also quite fun. I cant wait to finish it.

2 found this helpful

Recommended Sep 6, 2026

A very well made indie game, I love the idea of a insectoid hivemind in a fantasy setting instead of a sci-fi setting for once, using magic and artifacts while still being completely insectoid and swarm based. All around a very good game, though I think it would do well to add a skirmish against AI to help with the replayability aspect

1 found this helpful

Not recommended Oct 4, 2026

Far too buggy, loading autosave deletes your items, loading some missions completely breaks them. Missing some basic settings and quality of life. Missing basic explanations on what does what. Far too many pointless things and the story is everywhere. Nothing to keep you interested to go on.

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