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The Source

The Source
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Positive · 100% of 19
DeveloperOctopuses
GenreIndie
ControllerFull
Wait Chip's verdict · US updated yesterday

Good game, but it sits 100% of the way from its all-time low to full price. It drops harder in seasonal sales. Patience pays.

Why this verdict
Price position between all-time low and full price 100%
All-time low $0.99 · 5d ago
Player reviews 100% positive of 19
Quality score 100/100 · small sample
Value score 0/100

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Accepted regional prices from official stores

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About this game

What this game is, in the developer's words

A sci-fi visual novel where our main heroes journey through time and discover the mysteries of their world.

The Source Is A Sci-fi Visual Novel.

The story begins as a "simple" journey through time following our two heroes Joe and Eva. They want to enter Source City where the life is good and there is no more suffering. As part of their trial to be allowed the entry to Source City, our heroes will visit multiple destinations in the history of their alternate Earth. However, as the story progresses you will learn that there is much more to the story than just time travel.

Visit multiple locations each with their own unique characters and stories. Experience action, love, tragedy, mystery, and much more. Find out the mysteries of this alternate Earth and discover what reality is.

Keep in mind that this visual novel is just a visual novel. There are no choices to make or minigames to play.

I think the story is pretty cool but only if you like this type of game/novel. But of course I think that. I made it.

  • original soundtrack

  • full English voice acting

  • steam achievements

  • original character art

  • you can play with no hands

Media

Trailers and screenshots straight from the store page

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Latest news

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Price intelligence

Accepted price history and the lows that matter

Historical lows
All-time low ATL $0.99 2026-07-07
3-month low $0.99
12-month low $0.99
Current $4.99
Price events From the accepted price history · updates automatically
Jul 9, 2026
Sale ended · back to $4.99
Jul 7, 2026
New all-time low $0.99

The Source price history and best deals

The Source for PC currently sells from $4.99 at authorized stores. Its all-time low is $0.99, set on 2026-07-07.

Frequently asked questions

Answered from this game's own price and edition data

Should I buy The Source now or wait?
Our verdict is wait. At 100% of the way to full price, it usually drops harder in seasonal sales, so patience tends to pay.
Is $4.99 a good price for The Source?
$4.99 sits 100% of the way from the all-time low of $0.99 to the full price. It has been cheaper before, so there is room to wait.
Where can I buy The Source?
The Source is tracked at steam. We only list authorized stores here and always link out with a clean outbound link.
Scores
Steam reviews Positive · 100%
100% positive of 19
Media (6)
Tech
ControllerFull
Requirements
System requirements platform
Minimum
Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: 1 Ghz
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX or OpenGL compatible card
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended
Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Minimum
Minimum:
  • OS: Mac OS X 10.6-10.14
  • Processor: 1 Ghz
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX or OpenGL compatible card
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Game is non-notarized. May not work with 10.15 Catalina.
Recommended
Recommended:
    Minimum
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu / SteamOS
    • Processor: 1 Ghz
    • Memory: 512 MB RAM
    • Graphics: DirectX or OpenGL compatible card
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    Recommended
    Recommended:
      Achievements (18)
      chapterone 86.1%
      chaptertwo 77.7%
      chapterthree 75.9%
      chapterfour 70.3%
      chapterfive 69.4%
      chaptersix 68.5%
      chapterseven 65.7%
      chaptereight 64.8%
      Facts
      DeveloperOctopuses
      PublisherOctopuses
      GenresIndie
      ModesSingle-player
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