- PLATFORM
- Steam
- GENRE
- Action
- RELEASED
- 2025
- DRM
- Steam
- STUDIO
- KONAMI, M2 Co.,LTD
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Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.
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Third-party sellers reselling keys on a marketplace. Usually cheaper — read the key type and activation region before the price, then confirm the seller terms on the store page. Right now the cheapest keyshop listing saves $4.70 against the best official price.
| Store | Key type | Price | Go to store |
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 KinguinMATCHED BY STEAM APP ID EU only | Steam key | $25.09 | Buy GRADIUS ORIGINS at Kinguin |
| Kinguin MATCHED BY STEAM APP ID Global | Steam key | $35.29 | Buy GRADIUS ORIGINS at Kinguin |
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About GRADIUS ORIGINS
GRADIUS ORIGINS was developed by KONAMI, M2 Co.,LTD and published by KONAMI. The release date was August 5, 2025. The genre is characterised as Action.
This collection features 18 versions across all 7 arcade titles in the series, including the first-ever appearance of Gradius III AM Show Version on home consoles. A variety of helpful new features have been added to the games, including save states, a rewind feature, and Invincible Mode. The new Training Mode lets you adjust settings like restart points, loop counts, and power-up statuses to help hone your skills to perfection. There's also a gallery feature that includes music from the game, a variety of images from each title, and much, much more! 1. SALAMANDER III 2. GRADIUS JP ROM Ver. / JP Bubble Ver. / NA Ver. (NEMESIS) / EU Ver. (NEMESIS) / NA Prototype (NEMESIS) 3. SALAMANDER JP Ver. / NA Ver.(LIFE FORCE) 4. LIFE FORCE JP Ver. 5. GRADIUS II: GOFER no Yabou JP Early Ver. / JP Mid Ver. / JP Late Ver. / NA Ver.(VULCAN VENTURE) 6. GRADIUS III: Densetsu kara Shinwa e JP Old Ver. / JP New Ver. / Asia Ver. / JP AM Show Ver. 7. SALAMANDER2 JP Ver.
GRADIUS ORIGINS compatibility
- Steam Deck
- Unknown
- Linux
- Not supported
- macOS
- No native build
PC requirements come from the game's official Steam storefront listing. PriceSpawn does not estimate hardware requirements when a separate tier is not available.
MINIMUM
Minimum: • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system • OS: Windows10 64bit • Processor: Intel Core i5 6400 • Memory: 8 GB RAM • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 530 nVidia Geforce GT730 • DirectX: Version 11 • Storage: 3500 MB available space
RECOMMENDED
Recommended: • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system • OS: Windows11 64bit • Processor: Intel Core i5 8400 • Memory: 8 GB RAM • Graphics: Intel Arc B580 nVidia Geforce GTX1050 AMD Radeon RX560 • DirectX: Version 11 • Storage: 3500 MB available space
Source: Steam store page
Where to buy GRADIUS ORIGINS cheap
GRADIUS ORIGINS launched at $39.99 in 2025. On the canonical US/USD baseline, the lowest confirmed-unrestricted total is $35.29 at Kinguin, which is 12% off the recommended price.
On that same baseline, official stores start at $39.99, so the keyshop route saves $4.70 on this title. That saving comes with a trade-off: keyshop listings are resold keys, and a listing marked as a gift is not a standard key. The key type column above tells you which is which.
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GRADIUS ORIGINS — frequently asked questions
- What is the cheapest price for GRADIUS ORIGINS?
- On the canonical USD comparison baseline: $35.29 at Kinguin — 12% off the $39.99 RRP. Use the country selector for regional prices.
- Where can I download GRADIUS ORIGINS after the purchase?
- GRADIUS ORIGINS activates on Steam. After buying you receive a key or a direct licence, redeem it in the Steam client, and the game stays in your library permanently.
- Is it cheaper to buy GRADIUS ORIGINS from a keyshop or an official store?
- On the canonical USD comparison baseline, a keyshop is currently $4.70 cheaper: $35.29 at Kinguin against $39.99 at Steam. The keyshop listing is a resold key, so check the key type and region first.
- Is GRADIUS ORIGINS Steam Deck compatible?
- Steam Deck compatibility data is not available for GRADIUS ORIGINS yet.
- Can I play GRADIUS ORIGINS on Mac?
- No. GRADIUS ORIGINS has no native macOS build.
- Is GRADIUS ORIGINS Linux compatible?
- GRADIUS ORIGINS has no verified Linux support. Proton results vary and are not guaranteed.
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