What is the cheapest place to buy Upstream Ante?

Steam at $14.99 — an official store, and the lowest of the 1 store we compare for your region. Prices update through the day, so check the table above before buying.

Is Upstream Ante free?

No — Upstream Ante is a paid game. The cheapest we can find it is $14.99.

Has Upstream Ante ever been cheaper?

Yes — the lowest we have tracked since we started tracking it in June 2026 is $1.49. It is $14.99 today.

Can I play Upstream Ante on Mac?

Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of Upstream Ante. Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.

Is Upstream Ante multiplayer?

No — Steam lists Upstream Ante as single-player only.

Is Upstream Ante on PC Game Pass?

No — Upstream Ante is not on PC Game Pass right now. The best price to buy it right now is $14.99.

Upstream Ante

Name: Upstream Ante
Brand: Michael Richard Lannon
Availability: InStock

Michael Richard Lannon · October 26, 2024 · Roguelike Deckbuilder, Card Battler, Card Game, Roguelike, Strategy

Buy Upstream Ante from Steam at $14.99 — the cheapest of 1 store we compare.

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$14.99

lowest tracked $1.49

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Where to buy Upstream Ante — official stores

Steam

Standard Edition · Steam

$14.99

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Upstream Ante price by region

Upstream Ante costs £0.20 in the United Kingdom, €0.22 in Europe (EUR), zł1.22 in Poland, $14.99 in the United States, $14.99 in Georgia (USD), CA$20.49 in Canada, A$22.50 in Australia, NZ$25.99 in New Zealand and R$81.99 in Brazil right now.

Cheapest Upstream Ante offer in each region, in local currency
Region	Best price	Official store	Key shop	Stores
United Kingdom	£0.20 −99%	£13.75	£0.20	2
Europe (EUR)	€0.22 −99%	€15.49	€0.22	2
Poland	zł1.22 −98%	zł62.99	zł1.22	2
United Statesyour region	$14.99	$14.99	—	1
Georgia (USD)	$14.99	$14.99	—	1
Canada	CA$20.49	CA$20.49	—	1
Australia	A$22.50	A$22.50	—	1
New Zealand	NZ$25.99	NZ$25.99	—	1
Brazil	R$81.99	R$81.99	—	1

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 Upstream Ante

Upstream Ante: Unleash Your Strategy in a High-Stakes Card Game!Dive into the thrilling world of Upstream Ante, a roguelike card game inspired by Poker and Texas Hold’em. Strategize, place your bets, and play with powerful hands to outwit your opponents.Master the art of combining standard cards with jokers, buffs, and debuffs to create winning strategies. Earn chips, unlock more jokes, and drive your enemy to bankruptcy to ramp up the intensity. With every hand, the stakes get higher, and the game gets more chaotic. Can you reach intensity level 15 and claim victory?

A challenging yet rewarding roguelike experience with multiple winning strategies.
Endless possibilities with every upgrade, debuff, discard, angel card, devil card, and joker dramatically altering your game.
Over 70 unique Jokers and 16 unique Upgrades and Debuffs to add a twist to each hand.

Relax with our Jazz-infused Lo-fi soundtrack, and let the rhythm guide your strategy. Unwind, go with the flow, and immerse yourself in the game.
Choose from 8 different game modes, each offering a unique gameplay experience. Find the mode that suits your style and play your way to victory.

Upstream Ante — game info

Platforms: Windows
Player modes: Single-player
PC Game Pass: Not included

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Upstream Ante price history

Upstream Ante is $14.99 at Steam right now, compared across 1 store. The lowest we have tracked is $1.49.

2026-06-19low $1.49 · now $14.99

Might be worth waiting — It tends to drop further during sales — usual sale price around $2.24.

Upstream Ante price changes · tracked since 19 Jun 2026
Date	Price	Store
28 Aug 2026	$14.99 ▲	Steam
21 Aug 2026	$1.49 ▼	Steam
10 Jul 2026	$14.99 ▲	—
25 Jun 2026	$2.99 ▼	—
19 Jun 2026	$14.99	—

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Upstream Ante — questions & answers

What is the cheapest place to buy Upstream Ante?: Steam at $14.99 — an official store, and the lowest of the 1 store we compare for your region. Prices update through the day, so check the table above before buying.
Is Upstream Ante free?: No — Upstream Ante is a paid game. The cheapest we can find it is $14.99.
Has Upstream Ante ever been cheaper?: Yes — the lowest we have tracked since we started tracking it in June 2026 is $1.49. It is $14.99 today.
Is Upstream Ante worth buying now?: Might be worth waiting. It tends to drop further during sales — usual sale price around $2.24.
Can I play Upstream Ante on Mac?: Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of Upstream Ante. Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.
Is Upstream Ante multiplayer?: No — Steam lists Upstream Ante as single-player only.
Is Upstream Ante on PC Game Pass?: No — Upstream Ante is not on PC Game Pass right now. The best price to buy it right now is $14.99.

What Steam players say

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

Not recommended Feb 7, 2025

Lucky me gets the dubious honour of being the first to review more shovelware... this time, "Upstream Ante". Upstream Ante could be described as Balatro from Temu, but even that is being far too kind... this is a very badly made 1v1 (player vs AI) hold'em poker game with a couple of "gimmicks", eg "angel" and "devil" cards that help or hinder you, and a slew of ridiculous technical problems... like for example the total amount of money owned by both players in a round varies... which means the developer couldn't even work out the mathematics right. Money shouldn't be created or destroyed during a poker game! And that's just the tip of the iceberg... this game is a complete train wreck that doesn't even function properly in the very basic role of being a poker game. From a technical perspective, the game doesn't meet basic minimum requirements that most PC gamers expect as standard. A choice was made to use obsolete, decades old retro pixel "art" as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics. It's unclear if this is due to lack of budget or talent, regardless, the overall visual quality of the game is extremely low as a result. There's an ugly screen filter meant to make the …

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