Price check · Updated November 10, 2026
Amidst the scorched sands of ancient Persia, there is a legend spun in an ancient tongue. It speaks of a time borne by blood and ruled by deceit. Drawn to the dark powers of a magic dagger, a young Prince is led to unleash a deadly evil upon a beautiful kingdom.
Works best on Windows PC and Steam Deck (playable)
Best current price at Steam
Waiting could save up to $8.30, if it returns to its lowest price.
A guide from price history and sale dates, not a promise.
Lowest price ever: $1.69 (July 2022)
| Store | Price | Usual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam | $9.99 | $9.99 | Buy |
| GOG | $9.99 | $9.99 | Buy |
| Humble Store | $9.99 | $9.99 | Buy |
| GreenManGaming | $9.99 | $9.99 | Buy |
Ancient Persia is the setting for this third-person action-adventure. After a young Prince meddles with a magic dagger, the palace is overrun by creatures born from the Sands of Time. With a princess as his ally, he fights through the palace's chambers, combining acrobatic platforming, sword combat and puzzles, and uses the dagger's power over time to undo mistakes.
Originally released in 2003, the game is narrated by the Prince himself and follows a linear, single-player structure. Players who enjoy acrobatic traversal, timing-based challenges and a classic adventure feel will find a lot to like in it.
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| Developer | Kudosoft |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Released | Nov 21, 2008 |
| Metacritic | 89 / 100 |
| Languages | 5: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish - Spain |
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Supported OS | Windows® 2000/XP (only) | - |
| Processor | 800 MHz Pentium® III or AMD Athlon™ | - |
| System Memory | 256 MB of RAM | - |
| Video Card | 64 MB GeForce™ 3 or higher, or ATI® Radeon™ 8500 or higher, Matrox Parhelia™. (GeForce4 MX not supported) | - |
| Sound Card | DirectX® 9.0 or higher compliant sound card | - |
| DirectX Version | DirectX® version 9.0c or higher | - |
| Hard Disk | 1.5 GB available hard disk space | - |
How this game plays best, and the gear to match: a best-value pick and an upgrade for each.
Monitor for the best visuals
Show off Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time on a sharp 1440p screen. The SANSUI is the budget pick; the 32-inch curved Odyssey wraps the picture around you.
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Upgrade pickSamsung Odyssey G55C 32-inch QHD Curved MonitorController
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time 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 ControllerHeadset for immersive sound
Atmosphere is half of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. The Cloud III has rich spatial sound; the Arctis Nova 7 goes wireless with long battery life.
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Upgrade pickSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7Low-latency mouse
Fast aim in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time needs a light mouse with a quick wireless link. The G305 is a cheap lag-free wireless pick; the Superlight 2 is what pros use.
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Upgrade pickLogitech G Pro X Superlight 2Prices change often, so check the latest price on Amazon. SteelGames may earn a small commission on purchases.
The lowest recorded price is $1.69 in July 2022.
The best current price we found is $9.99 at Steam, against a usual price of $9.99.
Wait. Wait. $9.99 is 491% above its lowest price on record ($1.69). It is not on sale right now. Next big sale: Steam Winter Sale, in 37 days.
