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About The Gunk
The Gunk is an adventure game that stars Rani, one part of our duo of gritty space haulers, struggling to make a buck as they chance upon an untouched planet brimming with life. They came in search of valuable resources, and it looks like they've hit the jackpot...
Release Date
Dec 16, 2021
Developer
Image & Form
Publisher
Thunderful
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The Gunk FAQ & buying guide

Is The Gunk worth buying?

Steam
86.51% positive
'Very Positive', 5,729 reviews
Critics (IGDB)
66/100
4 critics

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What is The Gunk about?

The Gunk stars a duo of gritty space haulers, struggling to make a buck as they chance upon an untouched planet brimming with life. They’ve come to gather alien plants and other valuable resources, and it looks like they’ve hit the jackpot… However, as they start uncovering the dormant secrets of a shattered civilization, they realize that they must save the planet from the curse of a corruptive gunk parasite – while desperately keeping themselves from getting caught in a spiral of festering mistrust.

Action-AdventureAtmosphericSci-fi3D PlatformerFamily FriendlyRelaxingSpaceFemale Protagonist

Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy The Gunk?

Right now the lowest price for The Gunk we're tracking is $1.10 at Kinguin — 96% below Steam's $24.99. We compare 4 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price The Gunk has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for The Gunk is $0.86 at Kinguin on June 8, 2026. The current best price is about 28% above that low.

Is The Gunk worth buying?

87% of 5,729 Steam user reviews for The Gunk are positive ("Very Positive").

When was The Gunk released?

The Gunk released on December 16, 2021, developed by Image & Form and published by Thunderful.

What platforms is The Gunk available on?

The Gunk is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One. It supports single player.

When do The Gunk prices drop?

The Gunk last hit a new low of $0.86 on June 8, 2026 at Kinguin. Current best price is $1.10. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy The Gunk?

The cheapest The Gunk price right now is $1.10 at Kinguin, 96% below the Steam price.

The Gunk price comparison across stores
StoreDiscountPriceBuy link
KinguinBest price$1.10Buy The Gunk at Kinguin
Instant Gaming-96%$1.16Buy The Gunk at Instant Gaming
Steam$24.99Buy The Gunk at Steam
Green Man Gaming$24.99Buy The Gunk at Green Man Gaming

All-time low: $0.86 at Kinguin on Jun 8, 2026 — the current best price is 28% above it.

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