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Buy The Initial for PC – Lowest Price, Deals & Price History

The Initial starts at $9.99. Currently sold by Steam. The lowest price we have tracked is $3.58.

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DLC & Add-ons

The Initial Specs & Game Info

System Requirements

CPUIntel i3 or better
Memory2 GB RAM
GraphicsGTX 740 or better
Storage3 GB available space
CPUIntel i5 or better
Memory2 GB RAM
GraphicsGTX 950 or better
Storage3 GB available space
OSMacOS 9 or higher
CPUIntel i3 or better
Memory2 GB RAM
GraphicsGTX 740 or better
Storage3 GB available space
OSMacOS 9 or higher
CPUIntel i5 or better
Memory2 GB RAM
GraphicsGTX 950 or better
Storage3 GB available space

Achievements

20 Total Achievements
Achievement - The InitialThe Initial
Achievement - To restore the energy device of a college districtTo restore the energy device of a college district
Achievement - EasyEasy
Achievement - Very Easy RootVery Easy Root
Achievement - RyuzakiRyuzaki
Achievement - IroncladIronclad
Achievement - KyuyaKyuya
Achievement - RuriRuri
Achievement - The EndThe End
Achievement - Ready to take everything?Ready to take everything?

Steam Stats

  • Steam Deck

    The Initial - Playable Steam Deck CompatabilityPlayable

How Long To Beat

The Initial takes about 2 hours to beat, or 3 hours with extra content.
Main Story
2hrs
Main Story + Extra
3hrs
Source: HowLongToBeat

Supported Languages

Interface
Audio
English
✓
Japanese
✓
✓
Simplified Chinese
✓
+1 more languages
Traditional Chinese
✓
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Price History

The current price of $9.99 is $6.25 above the 7-day low of $3.74.

7-day

$3.74

30-day

$3.74

All-time

$3.58

Oct 7Today

$6.97

$3.74

Lowest recorded offers

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$3.58

Loaded Games

$5.59

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$5.79

Ratings

55

Mixed reception

The Initial scores 55/100 from 183 player reviews across 1 sources.
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Mixed

About

Action gameplay centers on players blocking, evading, and striking smart enemies while wielding lightning-fast sword attacks and electricity-based powers. In this single-player title set within a school for students with ESP abilities, combatants named Ruri and Erika fight an evil organization in the SPE area. Multiple levels introduce unique bosses and various traps that challenge skill progression. The main story takes approximately 2 hours to complete, extending to around 3 hours including extras, though no completionist length is tracked. The game runs on Steam Deck with a Playable rating. Restory Studio made and published the game.Read more

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Release Date
  • 7/17/2017

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The Initial Buying and Gameplay FAQs

Where can I buy The Initial the cheapest?

The cheapest price right now is $9.99 at Steam (0% off the $9.99 list price).

How much does The Initial cost?

Right now, you can buy The Initial for as low as $9.99 ($9.99 MSRP), depending on the store and platform.

How much is The Initial on Steam?

On Steam, The Initial is listed at $9.99 (MSRP $9.99).

What is the historical lowest price for The Initial?

The lowest recorded price for The Initial is $3.58, based on past sales and discounts.

Is The Initial single-player only?

The Initial is primarily a single-player experience.

Can I play The Initial on Steam Deck?

Yes. The Initial is rated Playable on Steam Deck. It runs, but Valve's “Playable” rating means you may need some manual tweaks, such as adjusting settings or using the on-screen keyboard.

Is The Initial available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch?

The Initial is available on PC.

When did The Initial release?

The Initial launched on July 17, 2017.

How much free space do I need for The Initial?

You'll need about 3 GB of free space to install and play.

Does The Initial have DLC?

Yes. The Initial has at least 1 DLC. This includes The Initial Original Sound Track.

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The Initial Patch Notes And Updates

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