How to start playing Vintage Story
Where to buy Vintage Story, how to register a game account and download the official game client.
Where to get the game
Vintage Story is not distributed through Steam. Access to the game is provided through a licensed game account. A license key is required to create one and is used when registering on the official developers' site. After registration, you get access to the game client, all updates and multiplayer.
You can get a key on the VintageStory.cc website with the option to pay with cryptocurrency. You can also purchase the game directly in the official developers' store.
How to create a game account
- Go to the account creation page: account.vintagestory.at/createaccount
- Enter the received license key in the field Game Key Code
- Fill in the remaining account details and complete registration.
- After creating the account download the game through the personal account: account.vintagestory.at/downloads
Why Vintage Story
It is a hardcore survival simulator with voxel graphics and deep, realistic mechanics. The game offers advanced crafting, metalworking, farming and resource storage systems, an atmospheric world with dangerous exploration, flexible building and extensive modding support. Thanks to its high level of detail and focus on realism, it is often called a deeper and more challenging alternative to Minecraft.
What the player gets
- Full version of Vintage Story
- Official game account
- Multiplayer access
- All future updates
- Game download from the official website
- Access to the mod catalog
Frequently asked questions
Why isn't Vintage Story on Steam? +
The developers deliberately distribute the game through their own platform. They consider Steam's commission too high, prefer to stay independent and develop the project's infrastructure themselves. The team also wants to implement most of their vision for the game first, and only then consider a Steam release.
Do you need to buy updates? +
No, all future updates are included in the price of the game.
Can you play online? +
Yes, after creating an account multiplayer is available.
Can you play without the internet? +
Yes, after installation single-player play is available without a permanent network connection.
Is there mod support? +
Yes, Vintage Story supports user modifications through the built-in catalog.
What are the system requirements for Vintage Story? +
Minimum, recommended and optimal requirements for Windows, Linux and macOS are on a separate page: Vintage Story system requirements