_Prices checked: June 2026. Sources: Steam, Epic, publisher pages and partner stores. We refresh prices and sale notes regularly._
Most "cheapest game" advice is vibes. We have data. GamerScout tracks live prices across stores for the whole PC catalog, so instead of guessing, we pulled the actual numbers on where deals hide and how much comparing really saves.
How deep does the price data go?
Every game page pulls from multiple key marketplaces in real time. Here's how the 86,109 tracked price points break down by store:
That depth is the point: the more sellers we watch per game, the more often one of them is running a price the others aren't.
Comparing beats waiting
It's tempting to just wait for the next big sale, and you should (here's the calendar). But our data shows store-to-store gaps on the same day are often as large as a seasonal discount. Of every game with an active deal, the overwhelming majority had two live prices to choose from:
| Metric | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Games with 2+ stores | 27,969 | Almost always a cheaper alternative exists |
| Avg available price | €19.69 | Most of the catalog is already mid-tier, not full price |
| Price points tracked | 86,109 | The comparison is live, not a stale scrape |
Are key marketplaces actually safe?
Eneba and Kinguin make up the bulk of the cheap listings. They're legitimate, but they're marketplaces, so go in informed.
- Frequently below the official storefront sale price
- Huge catalog coverage (that's why we track 86k+ points)
- Great for older titles that rarely discount on first-party stores
- Region locks, a key may not activate in your country
- Buyer-protection fees can eat the saving; do the all-in math
- Quality varies by seller; stick to high-rated ones
For total peace of mind, the first-party stores (Steam, Epic, GOG) sometimes match these prices during events, which is exactly why comparing every store at once wins.
FAQ
Where is the cheapest place to buy PC games? There's no single answer, it changes per game and per day. That's why we track 86,109 price points across stores so you can see the cheapest live option on each game's page instead of guessing.
Is it cheaper to wait for a sale or compare stores now? Both help, but our data shows same-day store-to-store gaps often rival a seasonal discount. Compare first; if it's still pricey, wishlist it and wait.
How many stores does GamerScout compare? We track 86k+ price points across multiple key marketplaces, with 27,969 games carrying two or more live prices to compare side by side.
The bottom line
Cheap PC gaming isn't luck, it's comparing. With 27,969 games carrying multiple live prices, the cheaper option is usually one click away. Start at the full price-comparison catalog or today's deals, and let the data do the haggling.
Diego
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