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About Anachronox
Welcome to Anachronox, an abandoned alien artificial planet at the centre of the universe, now home to lowlifes, thieves, and scoundrels. Here we join Sylvester "Sly Boots" Bucelli--a down on his luck PI--and a cast of 6 other unlikely heroes on their quest to discover who or what is trying to destroy the universe. They are the only ones that believe it is happening, and the only ones that can do something about it.
Release Date
Jun 27, 2001
Developer
Ion Storm
Publishers
Infogrames
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Is Anachronox worth buying?

Steam
74.33% positive
'Mostly Positive', 631 reviews
Metacritic
77
Critics (IGDB)
70/100
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What is Anachronox about?

Welcome to Anachronox, an abandoned alien artificial planet at the centre of the universe, now home to lowlifes, thieves, and scoundrels. Here we join Sylvester "Sly Boots" Bucelli--a down on his luck PI--and a cast of 6 other unlikely heroes on their quest to discover who or what is trying to destroy the universe. They are the only ones that believe it is happening, and the only ones that can do something about it.

RPGCyberpunkSci-fiComedyClassicTurn-BasedSingleplayerFunny

Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy Anachronox?

Right now the lowest price for Anachronox we're tracking is $1.38 at Kinguin — 80% below Steam's $6.99. We compare 4 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Anachronox has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Anachronox is $0.97 at Steam on January 25, 2026. The current best price is about 42% above that low.

Is Anachronox worth buying?

74% of 631 Steam user reviews for Anachronox are positive ("Mostly Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 77.

When was Anachronox released?

Anachronox released on June 27, 2001, developed by Ion Storm and published by Infogrames, Square Enix, Eidos Interactive.

What platforms is Anachronox available on?

Anachronox is available on PC (Microsoft Windows). It supports single player.

When do Anachronox prices drop?

Anachronox last hit a new low of $0.97 on January 25, 2026 at Steam. Current best price is $1.38. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Anachronox?

The cheapest Anachronox price right now is $1.38 at Kinguin, 80% below the Steam price.

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All-time low: $0.97 at Steam on Jan 25, 2026 — the current best price is 42% above it.

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