By A great thing about being a PC gamer is that you’re not restricted to just using one marketplace to buy games.
Even though you don’t really have retail stores to buy disc versions of games, as a PC gamer, you can buy games super cheap if you know where to look for them.
And yes, there are plenty Steam key sites for buying games cheap. In this list, I’ll tell you about some of the best sites like CDKeys for buying PC games super cheap.
In fact, these game key websites are the hidden reason that makes PC gaming much more affordable than console gaming. Once you find your way around these sites, you will be able to buy legit PC games way below their official prices.
However, there are some risks involved. So let’s start by figuring out how to avoid getting scammed.
How To Buy & Use PC Game Keys
Before we jump into the list, I wanted to quickly explain how game keys work.
So there are a few main gaming platforms available on PC, including Steam, GOG, Epic Games, etc.
You can buy games directly from these “official” game stores. But you can also buy the games from third-party game key seller websites and activate them on the platform using a game key.
When you buy a game from a key shop or official third-party store, you are given a game key code. To add the game to your library, you need to activate it through the gaming platform.
It’s a very simple process. Here’s a guide on how to activate a game on Steam using a key code. You can find guides for other platforms on YouTube as well.
The game keys you find on these third-party sites are sold by various sellers. Before buying from them, always make sure they are legit by checking for user feedback.
1. GG.Deals
GG.Deals is not really a marketplace to buy games. It’s actually a website that curates the best and cheapest deals from all of the key shops available all over the web.
This website is worth keeping bookmarked and checking daily because there’s usually a new deal happening every day on almost every key shop.
Think of it as Reddit for cheap PC game deals. It will even curate games that are free on platforms, like the weekly Epic Games Store freebies.
GG Deals also curates deals from many platforms other than Steam, including PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch as well.
2. BestGamePrice.net
If you’re not a fan of key shops or don’t want to take all the risks involved with buying from third-party game key shops, Best Game Price is a great website you should check out.
This site works similarly to GG.Deals, but Best Game Price only curates the best PC game deals from official game stores. This means you take no risks when buying game keys.
In addition, the site has beautifully designed pages for games where it shows statistics for each game with price history, links to live streams that you can watch before buying the game, and more.
3. IndieGala
IndieGala is a marketplace that brings many different types of offers for PC gamers.
In addition to super cheap Steam keys and exclusive discounts on PC games, you also get to buy bundles of games at very affordable prices. Most of the offers in the store go all the way up to 95% off!
IndieGala also hosts giveaways from time to time that give you a chance to win a free Steam game or store credit to buy games from the store.
4. Eneba
Eneba is one of the biggest marketplaces for buying cheap game keys. It’s a platform that’s been around since 2018 and trusted by gamers around the globe.
Here, you’ll find thousands of discounted activation codes for Steam, Epic and more. If the game you want is not available, you still have options by purchasing discounted gift cards and top-ups for PSN, Xbox Live, Nintendo Switch, and other platforms.
Game key prices at Eneba start at just €1 and sometimes even lower during seasonal sales. There’s always something for everyone.
5. Loaded (Previously CDKeys)
Loaded is an unofficial site that sells super-cheap PC game keys.
The site usually has amazing gaming deals happening all the time. You’ll also often see $0.49 and $0.99 cents deals for triple-A games here.
Even though it may feel like stealing, this site and its game keys are 100% legit. The site has been around for more than 20 years. You won’t get in any trouble for using the site.
6. Fanatical
Fanatical is another great store that sells officially licensed games at very cheap rates.
I mainly go to this site for its bundle deals. Fanatical always have some great deals on games too. But bundles are the best choice if you want to grab multiple games for a cheap price.
Usually, there are bundles in multiple categories like action or strategy games. And you could get deals like 3 games for $1 or 5 games for $2.99.
7. Kinguin
Using Kinguin will actually make you feel like stealing because the prices there for some of the games are so cheap that it will make you wonder if it’s real.
For example, I recently bought a GOG key for Journey To Savage Planet for just $0.05 cents. Those are the kind of deals you can expect from Kinguin.
This site is like a marketplace for third-party sellers. So you’ll see multiple deals for each game from various sellers. Make sure to check the ratings and feedback for the seller before you buy a key.
8. Driffle
Driffle is a new platform that came around recently, but it’s already blowing up the PC game keys market with some really good deals.
I already bought several games from this site and had no issues so far. A great feature of this site is it allows you to see the prices in your own country’s currency and makes it easier to find the best deals that also fit your pocket.
The site also sells other digital content like subscriptions and software, all with decent discounts.
9. Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming is a great place to find good deals on newer games. You’ll be surprised by how easy it is to find a good deal on a new game from this site.
In fact, you can even find deals for upcoming games from this site.
Green Man Gaming is considered one of the most trustworthy sites for buying Steam game keys. Their prices can be a bit higher than other sites, though.
10. Humble Bundle
Humble Bundle is a different type of keyshop. It offers great game deals as bundles and often as pay-what-you-want type of deals for game collections.
The bundles available on Humble are not always cheap but they sometimes have great deals. So be on the lookout.
Humble also has a subscription plan that gives a set of free games every month.
Also, whenever you buy something from the store, the company donates to a charity.
11. K4G
The “Highly Discounted” section is my favorite part of K4G. I often find good deals on this section with great games for as low as $0.99 cents.
The site also has other deals, especially discounts for new and upcoming games.
I bought a couple of games from this store. Including Hogwarts Legacy. I haven’t had an issue so far.
12. Voidu
Voidu is great for finding cheap deals on popular and triple-A games.
The prices are not as great as the sites I mentioned earlier, but I usually explore the special deals section to find cheap deals here.
One thing worth mentioning is that the game keys on Voidu come straight from the official publisher, so the risk of buying from them is very low.
Over To You
Over the years, I’ve bought dozens of game keys from various sites, and I’ve only been burned twice. Even then, I was able to get refunds.
Keep in mind that you take a risk when buying from such sites. But considering what you spend, it’ll be a risk worth taking. As a precaution, always check for reviews and even try searching Reddit for feedback from gamers before buying from a site.
PC gaming, and even gaming in general, is getting much more expensive. So there’s nothing wrong with buying cheap game keys. But try to support indie devs by buying directly from Steam.
