Out since July 2001 Max Payne box art

Official box art

2001

Release

Only platform

4.59 €

Cheapest key

-54 %

Against Steam

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Buying guide · Updated 28 Sept 2026

Where to Buy Max Payne

The game that made bullet time is still sold as a Steam key. It costs 4.59 € against 9.99 € on Steam, and a Remedy remake of the first two games is in production, which usually moves prices.

Available on PC

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4.59 € 9.99 € −54%

Max Payne, PC, Steam key at Instant Gaming: 4.59 € against 9.99 € official.

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★ Our verdict

4.59 euros for the original, or 8.39 for the series. The single key is the cheapest way in. The bundle at 8.39 € makes sense only if you want the sequel too, which costs 3.39 € on its own: buying the two separately comes to 7.98 €, so the bundle is the dearer route.

01Step one

What You Actually Buy

The game that made bullet time is still sold as a Steam key. It costs 4.59 € against 9.99 € on Steam, and a Remedy remake of the first two games is in production, which usually moves prices.

Our pick

Cheapest today4.59 € Official price ~~9.99 €~~
PC, Steam key

Max Payne

Remedy’s 2001 noir shooter, the game that made bullet time.

What you get PC

Max Payne Remedy Entertainment, published by Rockstar Games, 2001
A key for your own account the game stays in your library
Region matters a Europe key needs a European account

The single key is the cheapest way in. The bundle at 8.39 € makes sense only if you want the sequel too, which costs 3.39 € on its own: buying the two separately comes to 7.98 €, so the bundle is the dearer route.

4.59 € at Instant Gaming →

02Step two

Where to Buy It, and for How Much

The cheapest way to own Max Payne today is 4.59 €. Every price below links to the exact product page, and the official price is there for comparison.

Cheapest today 4.59 € PC, Steam key Steam 9.99 € official price

Seller	PCSteam key	The seriesSteam keys, Europe	What you actually get
Instant GamingAffiliate link	4.59 €Steam key	8.39 €Steam keys, Europe	A real key, redeemed on your own account; the game stays in your library. Delivered as soon as the payment clears.	See →
Official stores Official storesList price	9.99 €Steam	Not sold there	The reference price, bought straight from the storefront. No key, no region to check, and the same game.	See →

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Prices and stock checked on 28 September 2026, Europe region. Instant Gaming links on GTAside are affiliate links: the price is the same for you.

A key

A code you redeem on your own Steam, Rockstar or Microsoft account. The game sits in your library for good.

Check the region

A key from the wrong region will not redeem, and that is the most common way to lose money.

03Still unsure

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Max Payne cost in 2026?

9.99 EUR at Steam. The cheapest key in stock is 4.59 EUR at Instant Gaming, checked on 28 September 2026.

Is it a key or an account?

A key. You redeem it on your own account and the game stays in your library for good. Check the region before paying: a Europe key needs a European account.

Which platforms is it sold on today?

PC. Versions on other platforms were never re-released digitally.

Who made it, and when?

Remedy Entertainment, published by Rockstar Games, released on 23 July 2001.

What players say on the stores

Steam 40%★★★★★ Positive · 146 reviews, all languages Instant Gaming 8/10★★★★★ Buyer rating · 25 reviews

Ratings published by each store and read on 28 September 2026; the stars put each score on a five-star scale. They are those stores’ figures, not GTAside reviews, and they rate the game itself, not the key.

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