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Video games can be really, really expensive, and let’s face it–we don’t always have hundreds to spend like crazy on video games. With inflation and more these days, even video game prices are going up. We will likely start seeing an average of $70/game from now on at launch. However, there are many places where you can buy PC games for cheap and save some money to put into more games (or something else, do your own thing).
The thing with PC gaming is that we don’t really use CD slots anymore like the old days. So, disk versions don’t really exist for nearly all popular video games. You might find an exception, but seriously…what year is your PC from then?
Buying PC games requires game keys, which are basically a code that you pay for and then activate that code in the platform that you buy the game for.
For PC players, Steam is one of the most popular platforms that serves as a library for video games. If you buy a Steam key, you can activate it in Steam and then just play it from there.
So, these are the best options for getting cheap PC games right now!
1. GameBillet
GameBillet is a platform based in the UK, but it’s 100% legit and sells 100% legit keys for different games on launchers like Steam, Ubisoft Connect, and more.
GameBillet often has great discounts on all its games and it’s super easy to use. You can find all your favorite AAA titles on GameBillet, but there may be some games like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022) that are still not on here.
Still, single-player gamers, GameBillet is perfect!
2. Fanatical
Fanatical is a great marketplace to find 100% legit keys for cheap. It’s also great for things like bundles, because you can get multiple games for a really good price.
Fanatical runs discounts all the time on really popular titles. As you can see in the screenshot above (taken on November 12, 2022), Ghost Recon Breakpoint‘s Ultimate Edition is running for just $38.39 CAD, which is a great deal considering that that’s 76% off!
You can also build your own bundle, which is great too!
3. CD Keys
CD Keys is legit, and it’s got PC games as well as codes for console games too. It’s super cheap, and you can find new games and old games on here, as well as all the latest games that you want to play.
For example, you can get the latest game releases like Modern Warfare 2 and you can find some crazy prices for super popular AAA titles.
If you’re a Sims player, for example, and you really want those DLCs but don’t want to put a mortgage down payment for them, CD Keys is the way to go.
What are Gray Market Sellers?
Buyer beware, there are plenty of stores out there that sell PC games for super cheap, but you really need to be aware of what you’re putting your information into.
There are sites called “gray market” sellers. These are technically legal, but not really ethical, if that makes sense. Sure, you might find a video game key for dirt cheap, but you risk a few things:
- Scammers selling botched keys
- People selling stolen keys
These aren’t really ideal situations to be placed in, so you need to be careful when you’re buying a key for video games.
Conclusions
There are plenty of other websites out there, but when it comes to finding games for cheap safely, especially on PC, these are the best websites for that.
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Zainah Yousef
Zainah Yousef is the author of The Fallen Age Saga and specializes in gaming, social media advice, and reviews. She's been writing all her life and she probably won't stop anytime soon.
