Price check · Updated November 10, 2026
Perimeter is an innovative Real-Time-Strategy game that pits players against each other or AI opponents in a life and death struggle to seize territory and establish crucial protective “perimeters.” Players will be introduced to the game’s unique terraforming feature, allowing them to move, build, construct and destroy the map...
Works best on Windows PC
Best current price at Fanatical
A guide from price history and sale dates, not a promise.
Lowest price ever: $0.60 (August 2019)
| Store | Price | Usual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanatical | $0.67 | $3.99 | Buy |
| GOG | $0.79 | $3.99 | Buy |
| GamersGate | $0.80 | $3.99 | Buy |
| GameBillet | $3.29 | $3.99 | Buy |
| Steam | $3.99 | $3.99 | Buy |
| GreenManGaming | $3.99 | $3.99 | Buy |
| WinGameStore | $3.99 | $3.99 | Buy |
| Epic Games Store | $3.99 | $3.99 | Buy |
| IndieGala | $3.99 | $3.99 | Buy |
Perimeter is a real-time strategy game from the Russian studio K-D Lab, first released in 2004. Bases are protected by energy shields, the perimeters of the title, and much of the fighting is about claiming and defending ground. You can reshape the terrain itself, raising and flattening land to make room for buildings, and your units can transform into different forms to suit the battle at hand.
There is a single-player campaign with a science fiction story, plus skirmish and multiplayer matches against AI or other people. It suits RTS players who want something less conventional than the usual base-and-army formula and who enjoy managing energy and territory.
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| Developer | K-D Lab |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Fulqrum Publishing |
| Released | Apr 3, 2014 |
| Metacritic | 77 / 100 |
| Languages | 2: English, Russian |
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP/7/8 | - |
| Processor | Intel Pentium 4+ or AMD Athlon XP 2GHz and faster | - |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM | - |
| Graphics | nVidia or AMD video card with 128Mb VRAM or more | - |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | - |
| Storage | 4 GB available space | - |
| Additional Notes | Online play no longer supported, LAN play is possible | - |
How this game plays best, and the gear to match: a best-value pick and an upgrade for each.
Headset for co-op voice chat
Perimeter is better with friends on voice. The Cloud III has a clear detachable mic; the G733 goes wireless for long co-op nights.
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Upgrade pickLogitech G733 Lightspeed Wireless HeadsetMonitor with room for maps and menus
1440p gives Perimeter far more screen space for maps, menus and UI than 1080p.
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Upgrade pickSamsung Odyssey G55C 32-inch QHD Curved MonitorMicrophone
For crisp voice chat or streaming Perimeter, a desk mic beats any headset mic. The AM8 is a great USB starter; the QuadCast S is the creator favorite.
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Upgrade pickHyperX QuadCast SMouse with extra buttons
Bind hotkeys to side buttons and spend long sessions in Perimeter comfortably. The G502 is the classic; the Lightspeed version cuts the cord.
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Upgrade pickLogitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless MouseController
Perimeter plays great on a controller. The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C is a cheap, reliable PC pad; the Ultimate 2 adds drift-free Hall effect sticks and a charging dock.
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Upgrade pick8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless ControllerKeyboard
Lots of hotkeys and typing in Perimeter. A solid mechanical board makes long sessions easier on your hands.
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Upgrade pickKeychron K8 ProPrices change often, so check the latest price on Amazon. SteelGames may earn a small commission on purchases.
The lowest recorded price is $0.60 in August 2019.
The best current price we found is $0.67 at Fanatical, against a usual price of $3.99.
Fine to buy. Fine to buy. $0.67 is 12% above its lowest price on record ($0.60). Next big sale: Black Friday weekend, in 17 days.
