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About Elex
An action, role-playing open world game for PC and Consoles, Elex was developed by Piranha Bytes, creators of the award winning Gothic series and is set in a brand new, post-apocalyptic, Science-Fantasy universe where magic meets mechs. "Advanced in technology, civilized and with a population of billions, Magalan was a planet looking to the future. Then the meteor hit. Those who survived are now trapped in a battle to survive, a struggle to decide the fate of a planet. At the center of this fight is the element “Elex”. A precious, limited resource that arrived with the meteor, Elex can power machines, open the door to magic, or re-sculpt life into new, different forms. But which of these choices should be the future of Magalan? Can technology or magic save this world? Or will this new power destroy all those left alive amongst the ruins?"
Release Date
Oct 17, 2017
Developer
Piranha Bytes
Publisher
THQ Nordic
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Is Elex worth buying?

Steam
74.39% positive
'Mostly Positive', 19,515 reviews
Metacritic
67
Critics (IGDB)
60/100
3 critics

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What is Elex about?

Being raised as an Alb and fed pure Elex to strengthen your body and to be free from emotion, you lived in a world of cold logic and military discipline. Set to rise through the ranks, a scourge to your enemies, your destiny seemed sure. Now, as the smoke rises over the wreckage of your glider in the mountains of Edan, you are trapped far from Xacor. With no access to pure Elex, you are experiencing emotions for the first time in your life. Stranded amongst your enemies, outcast from your people, you must find a new course, you must decide how your life can decide the fate of the world.

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Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy Elex?

Right now the lowest price for Elex we're tracking is $3.20 at Kinguin — 89% below Steam's $29.99. We compare 2 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Elex has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Elex is $3.04 at Gamivo on June 6, 2026. The current best price is about 5% above that low.

Is Elex worth buying?

74% of 19,515 Steam user reviews for Elex are positive ("Mostly Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 67.

When was Elex released?

Elex released on October 17, 2017, developed by Piranha Bytes and published by THQ Nordic.

What platforms is Elex available on?

Elex is available on PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One. It supports single player.

When do Elex prices drop?

Elex last hit a new low of $3.04 on June 6, 2026 at Gamivo. Current best price is $3.20. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Elex?

The cheapest Elex price right now is $3.20 at Kinguin, 89% below the Steam price.

Elex price comparison across stores
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KinguinBest price—$3.20Buy Elex at Kinguin
Steam—$29.99Buy Elex at Steam

All-time low: $3.04 at Gamivo on Jun 6, 2026 — the current best price is 5% above it.

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