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Role-playing (RPG)

Research Story

Research Story came out on July 21, 2025 on PC and Nintendo Switch.

Last checked · Source: IGDB

At a glance
ReleasedJul 21, 2025
Price$14.99Steam US
PlatformsPC · Switch2 platforms

Key facts

Release date
July 21, 2025
Platforms
PC, Nintendo Switch
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Indie
Links
Steam
Price

How much is Research Story?

$14.99

On Steam (US store).

View on Steam

Source: Steam, checked . Base game on Steam’s US store; editions, other platforms and other regions can be priced differently.

PC specs

Research Story PC system requirements

OS *Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10
Processor2 Ghz
Memory2 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660Ti
Storage1 GB available space
Languages (2)
English, Simplified Chinese
Controller support
Full controller support
On Steam for
Windows

Source: Steam store page, checked . Requirements can change before and after launch; Steam’s page is the current word.

About Research Story

Set out to discover and record plants and creatures for the Violet Archive. Grow crops, tame animals, and build the perfect farm! Forge friendships along the way as you begin your life as a researcher!

Screenshots

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FAQ

Research Story: common questions

Answered from the data on this page: IGDB, last checked November 2, 2026, and Steam or other sources where an answer names them.

When did Research Story come out?

Research Story came out on July 21, 2025 on PC and Nintendo Switch.

Is Research Story out yet?

Yes. Research Story came out on July 21, 2025 on PC and Nintendo Switch.

How much does Research Story cost?

Research Story costs $14.99 on Steam (US store), as of November 2, 2026. Prices on other platforms and in other regions can differ.

What platforms is Research Story on?

Research Story is available on PC and Nintendo Switch.

Is Research Story on PC?

Yes. PC is one of the confirmed platforms, alongside Nintendo Switch.

What are the Research Story PC requirements?

Steam lists the minimum PC spec for Research Story as 2 Ghz, 2 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660Ti, with 1 GB available space. The full table is in the PC system requirements section above.

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