How to Get the Best PC Games for Cheap — The 3 Best Places to Find Video Game Deals

I’ve been writing about video games for years. Gaming is a passion of mine. I find many of the games these days pretty terrible, but when you get a good one, man… it makes the whole thing worthwhile.

Unfortunately, gaming can be an expensive hobby. I don’t even want to think about how much I’ve spent on games over the years, and the funny thing is that I actually got off pretty easy. You see, I hate spending money. I do everything I can to save on games, and no, I’m not saying that I download PC games for free. If you like the game enough to be doing that, then you should be supporting the developers that slaved away for years to make the game.

Instead, I look for discounts on pc games. I’m focusing on pc games, because I’m not a console gamer. Having said that, at least one of my favorite spots to find video game deals also applies to console games.

The Best Places to Get Deals on PC Games

I’m going to cut right to the chase here and list out my 3 favorite places to find video game deals, with a particular focus on us PC gamers. In no particular order…

  • G2A Marketplace – I’ve never found a cheaper source of PC games than G2A, save for some flash sales on other sites. They often have the newest PC games at deep discounts.
  • Green Man Gaming – GMG has been around for ages, and they often have killer deals on even the newest titles.
  • /r/gamedeals – Remember how I mentioned flash sales? If all else fails, I go with Reddit and see what I can dig up.

When a new game is about to come up, I tend to get excited and want to order a copy on Steam right away to make sure I can play it the moment the game launches. That seems like a good idea, until you realize just how much money you’re wasting by being impatient.

Years ago we wrote a little article on penny pinching, and one of the points was this: never pay the fools price. Scott was right, you should never pay the full price for anything. That goes doubly for games.

I hope you’ve found my little list useful, and if you have any additions of your own, feel free to leave a comment. I’m always on the lookout for new places to get deals on PC games.

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Chad is the co-founder of Unfinished Man, a leading men's lifestyle site. He provides straightforward advice on fashion, tech, and relationships based on his own experiences and product tests. Chad's relaxed flair makes him the site's accessible expert for savvy young professionals seeking trustworthy recommendations on living well.

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