Welcome to Elk

Welcome to Elk

Triple Topping · September 17, 2020 · Story Rich, Stylized, Mystery, Exploration, Adventure

Buy Welcome to Elk from Eneba at $0.58 — the cheapest of 22 stores we compare.

PC
Very Positive94% · 33182Metacritic
Best price 59 Good deal
$0.58-86%
lowest tracked $0.44
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Where to buy Welcome to Elk — official stores

GameBillet
GameBillet
Standard Edition · Steam
-73%
$4.03
$14.99
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GamersGate
GamersGate
Standard Edition · Steam
-68%
$4.73
$14.99
Buy
PlanetPlay
PlanetPlay
Standard Edition · Steam
-68%
$4.73
$14.99
Buy
Newegg
Newegg
Standard Edition · Steam
-68%
$4.79
$14.99
Buy
GreenManGaming
Standard Edition · Steam
-65%
$5.25
$14.99
Buy
Steam
Steam
Standard Edition · Steam
-65%
$5.24
$14.99
Buy
IndieGala Store
IndieGala Store
Standard Edition · Steam
-65%
$5.24
$14.99
Buy
AllYouPlay
AllYouPlay
Standard Edition · Ubisoft Connect
-65%
$5.25
$14.99
Buy
GOG
GOG
Standard Edition · DRM-Free
-65%
$5.25
$14.99
Buy
Fanatical
Standard Edition · Steam
-21%
$11.89
$14.99
Buy
Gamesplanet
Standard Edition · Steam
-10%
$13.49
$14.99
Buy
MacGameStore
MacGameStore
Standard Edition · Steam
$14.99
Buy
Humble Store
Humble Store
Standard Edition · Steam
$14.99
Buy
Epic Game Store
Epic Game Store
Standard Edition · Epic Games
$14.99
Buy
WinGameStore
WinGameStore
Standard Edition · Steam
$14.99
Buy
JoyBuggy
JoyBuggy
Standard Edition · Steam
$14.99
Buy

Cheapest Welcome to Elk 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.

Eneba
Standard Edition · Steam
$0.58
Buy
Gameseal
Standard Edition · Steam
$0.58
Buy
YUPLAY
Standard Edition · Steam
-88%
$1.65
$13.98
Buy
Playsum
Playsum
Standard Edition · Steam
-71%
$4.30
$14.99
Buy
Driffle INC
Standard Edition · Steam
$5.39
Buy
Dreamgame
Dreamgame
Standard Edition · Steam
$14.99
Buy

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Welcome to Elk price by region

Welcome to Elk costs €0.48 in Europe (EUR), $0.58 in the United States, $0.58 in Georgia (USD), £1.24 in the United Kingdom, CA$5.75 in Canada, A$5.77 in Australia, NZ$6.46 in New Zealand, R$10.14 in Brazil and zł14.18 in Poland right now.

Cheapest Welcome to Elk offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
Europe (EUR) €0.48 −86% €3.37 €0.48 22
United Statesyour region $0.58 −86% $4.03 $0.58 22
Georgia (USD) $0.58 −86% $4.03 $0.58 19
United Kingdom £1.24 −71% £3.44 £1.24 20
Canada CA$5.75 −73% CA$5.75 CA$6.08 22
Australia A$5.77 −73% A$5.78 A$5.77 19
New Zealand NZ$6.46 −73% NZ$6.47 NZ$6.46 18
Brazil R$10.14 −68% R$10.14 R$14.18 15
Poland zł14.18 −70% zł14.18 zł14.18 20

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.

About Welcome to Elk

True stories told by real people.

Frigg has a lot to learn in the small town of Elk after life in the big city! An apprenticeship as a carpenter, a group of new, complicated friends, and a town predisposed to all kinds of difficult relationships. But they're going to find their way just like all the other off-beat immigrants to the island of Elk. It's how life is across the water.

And just as they have fun exploring all the little nooks and crannies of an old, storied island and its old, storied people, Frigg will face some tough decisions, some heartwrenching situations and a the kind of heartbreak that sits with you forever. Whether it's playing cards for candy, getting their feet wet at the beach or just sitting down to listen to a story well-told, Elk will be an adventure that Frigg will cherish for the rest of their days.

The stories in Welcome to Elk are told by the people who we know and/or were there when the events took place. All are told from memory. The way they are used both on our webpage and in the game is true to the core story but everything like names, locations and other details are changed, renamed and often re-framed to protect the real people behind them, therefore, we call them tall tales. The stories are not one-to-one like you would experience in true crime for example. They are rewritten and combined to one linear narrative. Characters may play a role in one story where they were not a part of it originally and only us who designed it will ever know – or come close to the real truth of the stories.

Welcome to Elk might look like a “fun” game but it’s about telling stories – some are filled with humour, others are dark, but they go hand in hand.

Welcome to Elk — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Steam Deck
Verified
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

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

Recommended Oct 5, 2026
Welcome to Elk is more interested in telling stories than giving you a lot to actually do. You spend your time meeting the island's strange and memorable residents while their stories unfold through a mix of dialogue and simple minigames. The gameplay is pretty minimal, but the little activities fit nicely into the narrative. Definitely worth checking out if you're after something cozy and emotional, though anyone looking for substantial gameplay might find it a bit too passive.
7 found this helpful
Recommended Aug 31, 2026
Got this without knowing anything about the game. Definitely one of the most unique narratives I've come across in gaming. Can't say I understood everything shown, but at the same time, stories are meant to be passed on and evoke interest and emotions. And Elk is one interesting story.
4 found this helpful
Recommended Sep 5, 2026
Welcome to Elk is an unconventional narrative adventure that treats personal stories as its most important form of exploration. Developed by Triple Topping and published by Akupara Games, it takes place on the fictional island of Elk, where an initially cheerful atmosphere gradually gives way to stories involving loss, friendship, questionable decisions, trauma, and the stranger corners of human experience. Instead of relying on combat or complicated puzzles, the game builds its identity around meeting people, listening to their experiences, and discovering how humor and tragedy can exist surprisingly close together. The story follows Frigg, a young carpenter who leaves city life behind to undertake an apprenticeship in Elk. Arriving as an outsider gives Frigg a natural reason to become acquainted with the island and its unusual residents. What initially feels like a modest change of scenery soon becomes a journey through the histories of the people living there. Conversations that begin casually can develop into unexpectedly serious accounts, while seemingly eccentric characters often reveal emotional depth once their pasts become clearer. This gradual familiarity makes Elk feel …
1 found this helpful
Recommended Jul 31, 2026
I went into this totally blind, and I was so very unprepared. 10/10.
1 found this helpful
Recommended Sep 20, 2026
Absolutely loved this game. Fantastic storytelling and a joy to play!
Recommended Sep 8, 2026
all good stories are strange

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