The Initial (AppID: 665090)
Type: game
Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Developer: Restory Studio
Publisher: Restory Studio
Release Date: Jul 2017
The Initial - Steam Analytics & Details
The Initial maintains a green-rated player base. Currently priced at $0.10, it represents green value compared to similar Action games.
Total Players
0
Price
$0.10
Genre
Action
Developer
Restory Studio
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Game Insights
Buy Verdict
Watch — $9.99.
Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
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~20 days until next sale
Player Health
Healthy — 0 daily average.
Stable player base with low churn risk.
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-50% trend
Community Sentiment
Very Positive — score 53/100.
Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).
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Stable
Value Score
Great Value — 89th percentile.
Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 89th percentile. Priced as Market at $9.99.
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Market pricing tier
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Initial worth buying right now?
Watch — $9.99. Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does The Initial go on sale?
Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
How many people play The Initial?
Healthy — 0 daily average. Stable player base with low churn risk.
What do players think of The Initial?
Very Positive — score 53/100. Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).
Genre Benchmarks
Value Ratio
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Price History
Lowest Price
$0.10
Feb 2026 across all regions
Current Price
$0.10
US region
No Recent Price History
Price history data will appear here once more pricing information becomes available.
System Requirements
Platform Support
Windows
macOS
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
- OS *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10
- Processor: Intel i3 or better
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 740 or better
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Recommended:
Recommended:
- OS *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10
- Processor: Intel i5 or better
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 950 or better
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 3 GB available space
macOS Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
- OS: MacOS 9 or higher
- Processor: Intel i3 or better
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 740 or better
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Recommended:
Recommended:
- OS: MacOS 9 or higher
- Processor: Intel i5 or better
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 950 or better
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Controller Support
full
Pricing
Paid Game
$9.99 (USD)
Additional Information
Categories
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Trading Cards
Captions available
Steam Cloud
Stats
Family Sharing
Tags
Action
Adventure
Anime
Beat 'em up
Character Action Game
Female Protagonist
Hack and Slash
Indie
Nudity
RPG
+2 more
Supported Languages
English, Japanese*, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
*languages with full audio support
*languages with full audio support
Current Pricing
💰
$9.99
Regular Price
Additional Information
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Achievements
20
total achievements
Featured:
The Initial
To restore the energy device of a college district
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Recommendations
1.8K
positive reviews
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DLC Available
1
downloadable content
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Support
🎁
Purchase Options
1
package options
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About This Game
THE INITIAL is a hyper action game about pretty schoolgirls battling against evil. It's developed by a small team of five developers. We hope you will love this game as much as we do.
Detailed Description
Our New Game《Initial 2: New Stage》 is coming now!!! If you like our new game, please add it to wishlist, it will be released a few days later !!! Thank you!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/904310/Initial_2__New_Stage/
THE INITIAL is a hyper action game about pretty schoolgirls battling against evil.
The game takes place in a special area called SPE, with a school for students gifted with ESP powers. Every student of the school is skilled in battle, and an evil organization wants to create an artificial girl who has the ultimate power. They have secretly collected combat data and are close to achieving their goal. Now it's up to two students, Ruri and Erika, to stop them.
HIGH-SPEED ARENA-BASED ACTION
This game focuses on high-speed arena-based action. Utilize lightning fast sword attacks and electricity-based powers to smash through enemies. Block, evade, and look for chances to strike against smart enemies who will do the same!
ABUNDANT SKILLS TO EXECUTE ENEMIES
There are many ways to overcome enemies: use skill points to learn new skills and abilities, capitalize on the weaknesses of enemies to beat them quickly, and if the enemy is knocked into weak state you can execute it directly!
INTERESTING CHALLENGES
This game has many levels and battle zones with plenty of challenges along the way. Enemies with different abilities, multiple traps, and unique bosses. With four difficulty levels to choose from, there's a challenge just right for everyone from beginners to action game veterans.
We hope you will like it. Grab your sword and good luck!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/904310/Initial_2__New_Stage/
THE INITIAL is a hyper action game about pretty schoolgirls battling against evil.
The game takes place in a special area called SPE, with a school for students gifted with ESP powers. Every student of the school is skilled in battle, and an evil organization wants to create an artificial girl who has the ultimate power. They have secretly collected combat data and are close to achieving their goal. Now it's up to two students, Ruri and Erika, to stop them.
HIGH-SPEED ARENA-BASED ACTION
This game focuses on high-speed arena-based action. Utilize lightning fast sword attacks and electricity-based powers to smash through enemies. Block, evade, and look for chances to strike against smart enemies who will do the same!
ABUNDANT SKILLS TO EXECUTE ENEMIES
There are many ways to overcome enemies: use skill points to learn new skills and abilities, capitalize on the weaknesses of enemies to beat them quickly, and if the enemy is knocked into weak state you can execute it directly!
INTERESTING CHALLENGES
This game has many levels and battle zones with plenty of challenges along the way. Enemies with different abilities, multiple traps, and unique bosses. With four difficulty levels to choose from, there's a challenge just right for everyone from beginners to action game veterans.
We hope you will like it. Grab your sword and good luck!
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players are currently playing The Initial?
0 players are currently in-game on Steam.
Is The Initial free to play?
The Initial costs $0.10 on Steam.
What genre is The Initial?
The Initial is a Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG game.
Who developed The Initial?
The Initial was developed by Restory Studio and published by Restory Studio.
What platforms does The Initial support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS.
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