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Indie · Artists Entertainment

Archeo: Shinar

Archeo: Shinar
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Steam Deck Unsupported Windows
Mostly Positive · 76% of 116
DeveloperArtists Entertainment
GenreIndie
$2.59 -80%
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Buy now Chip's verdict · US updated 17 days ago

Well reviewed at 76% positive, and only 0% of the way from its all-time low to full price. It rarely gets better than this.

Why this verdict
Price position between all-time low and full price 0%
All-time low $2.59 · 19d ago
Current discount -80% off $12.99
Player reviews 76% positive of 116
Quality score 76/100
Value score 100/100

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About this game

What this game is, in the developer's words

Explore the deepest caves with a cup of tea in your hand, reach the heart of the jungle with your finger on a globe, send your highly educated employees to uncivilized tribes and don't let them convince you it's a certain death! The worst case scenario? You will hire new ones.

At this point, you may wonder what on Earth is this bloody project? Archeo: Shinar, because that's the full title, is a turn-based strategy video game focused on people & resources management.

It's not like other games about archeologists doing astonishing stuff in ancient tombs or something like that. No. In this game you will be the man behind the desk. Or a woman. We are talking about the lifestyle of the real archeologists, the true horror of dealing with traumas and phobias. Not yours! You won't risk your own health, we have employees to do that. The true horror of dealing with their traumas and phobias. Do you see where I'm going with it? Imagine the bills from doctors, the health compensations and the press. "Press? Why the press?" you ask. Yes, the press. Because you know the press. They are just waiting there for the unsatisfied explorer who would like to tell them how the "archeology" truly works. And we do not speak about how it truly works. They can't know the ugly truth. Never!

That's a lot of stress, right? Don't worry, as we already know, there is no better medicine for that than a cup of tea. Or a glass of gin. Your call.

Let's agree this is enough knowledge for now. More information could cause an Epistemophobia, and we don't want that, do we? Please, enjoy the view from your train's window and look forward to our next meeting.

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Signed
Your Cuppy


Archeo: Shinar is an economic turn-based strategy set in the world of archeology. It blends the preparation period (turn-based strategy) with expeditions (real-time strategy) in unique gameplay mixup with a lot of small stories and grotesque humor.

Key features

  • Prepare and explore - New, fresh gameplay based on mixup of two genres Turn-based strategy and Real-time strategy.
  • Hire and care - Find your best team and keep them in good shape. Or not, you can always replace them.
  • Money and reputation - Try to get both. Find a balance between them and be the true winner.
  • Collect and invest - There's no better way to get rich than by buying land. What's better than having land? Building your own buildings on your land. It's a great investment.
  • Read and decide - Now and then you will receive a small story to keep your experience interesting. Every time you will have to decide and every time it will have consequences!
  • Opponents and Vanessa - Meet memorable opponents, you won't forget them for a long time. And there's Vanessa. Such a shame she has a wig.
  • Solo or with friends - Play solo or with up to 4 friends (hot seat). But keep in mind that after the game they won't be your friends anymore.
  • Challenge reality - Check the facts, learn more about the history and try to find a proof that the developers were wrong because the world we are going to show you may make you challenge everything.
  • Difficult subjects - Mental illnesses, addictions, thievery, slavery, paradigms, tribal mentality, corruption, pride, and murder.
  • Economy end bankruptcy - Last but not least, do not bankrupt. It's like permadeath. You can withhold salaries only for a certain time, after that they will come. They will come and collect.

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Historical lows
All-time low ATL $2.59 2026-06-27
3-month low $2.59
12-month low $2.59
Current $12.99
Price events From the accepted price history · updates automatically
Jul 9, 2026
Sale ended · back to $12.99
Jun 27, 2026
New all-time low $2.59

Archeo: Shinar price history and best deals

Archeo: Shinar for PC currently sells from $2.59 at authorized stores. Its all-time low is $2.59, set on 2026-06-27. That is 80% off the $12.99 list price.

Frequently asked questions

Answered from this game's own price and edition data

Should I buy Archeo: Shinar now or wait?
Our verdict is buy. The best official price is $2.59, which sits 0% of the way from its all-time low to full price. It rarely gets cheaper than a good sale, so this is a fair time to catch it.
Is $2.59 a good price for Archeo: Shinar?
$2.59 sits 0% of the way from the all-time low of $2.59 to the full price, a 80% discount. That is close to the best it has ever been.
Where can I buy Archeo: Shinar?
Archeo: Shinar is tracked at steam. We only list authorized stores here and always link out with a clean outbound link.
Scores
Steam reviews Mostly Positive · 76%
76% positive of 116
Media (7)
Tech
Steam DeckUnsupported
SteamOSNot supported
Requirements
System requirements platform
Minimum
Minimum:
  • OS *: 64-bit Operating Systems (Windows 7, Windows 8.1)
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 505
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DX11 compatible
Achievements (34)
cuppy 44.6%
hotDeal 24.8%
paperKnife 10.7%
knockBail 10.1%
gentleman 6.9%
phoboman 5.8%
myDear 5.2%
yourself 4.6%
Facts
DeveloperArtists Entertainment
PublisherArtists Entertainment
ModesMulti-player · Single-player
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