Price check · Updated November 10, 2026
Discover the truth about Quern’s past, unfold the mysteries of its present, and be the explorer who shapes its future. Quern introduces reusable puzzle mechanics to the classic genre, making the player think about the game as a whole, and not just as a series of individual challenges.
Works best on Windows PC and Steam Deck (playable)
Best current price at Steam
A guide from price history and sale dates, not a promise.
Lowest price ever: $2.49 (November 2026)
| Store | Price | Usual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam | $2.49 | $24.99 | Buy |
| GOG | $7.49 | $24.99 | Buy |
| Fanatical | $24.24 | $24.99 | Buy |
| GreenManGaming | $24.99 | $24.99 | Buy |
Quern - Undying Thoughts is a first-person puzzle adventure in the tradition of Myst. You wake in a strange place and explore an island of old buildings, machines and gardens, piecing together what happened there from notes and clues while working out how its devices function. Many puzzle ideas come back later in new forms, so what you learn early keeps paying off.
It is a single-player game with no combat or time pressure, played at a slow and thoughtful pace. It suits fans of classic adventure puzzlers who like taking notes, exploring every corner and solving problems that connect across the whole map.
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| Developer | Zadbox Entertainment |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Blue Brain Games, Zadbox Entertainment |
| Released | Nov 28, 2016 |
| Metacritic | 83 / 100 |
| Languages | 10: English, French, Hungarian, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain and more |
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 or higher | Windows 7 or higher |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-2100 or AMD equivalent | Intel Core i7-3770K or AMD equivalent |
| Memory | 3 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 650 2GB or AMD HD7770 2GB | NVIDIA GTX 950 |
| Storage | 9 GB available space | 9 GB available 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 Quern - Undying Thoughts 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 MonitorHeadset for immersive sound
Atmosphere is half of Quern - Undying Thoughts. 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 7Controller
Quern - Undying Thoughts 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 ControllerMouse with extra buttons
Bind hotkeys to side buttons and spend long sessions in Quern - Undying Thoughts comfortably. The G502 is the classic; the Lightspeed version cuts the cord.
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Upgrade pickLogitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless MouseKeyboard
Lots of hotkeys and typing in Quern - Undying Thoughts. 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 $2.49 in November 2026.
The best current price we found is $2.49 at Steam, against a usual price of $24.99.
Buy now. Buy now. Matches the lowest price we have on record ($2.49). A sale is unlikely to beat this price by much.
