Having spent my entire adult life navigating a tough economic climate, every dollar counts. Once rent, groceries, and my cats are taken care of, the idea of dropping $70 on a single game feels… wild. But here's the thing, I love games! They bring me joy, escapism, and open up new worlds for me to explore. So what's the solution? Enter Fanatical. Whether it's through bundles, spotlight deals, or their ever-evolving sales, Fanatical offers games at affordable prices.
From triple-A action games through to indie darlings, Fanatical has Steam keys for just about everything, including loads of Steam Deck-verified games that run like butter on your handheld and are often the subject of dedicated bundles. The best bit is that games on Fanatical are often cheaper than purchasing them via Steam, and they do this through many different promotions.
Bundles
One of the best ways to get good deals from Fanatical is via its bundles, where you buy a selection of games in one go, all at a major discount. Many are build your own (BYO) bundles, which means you choose which games to get and never pay for more than you want. Right now, some highlights include:
- BYO Bethesda Legends Bundle - filled with Bethesda classics
- BYO Military Operations Bundle - filled games for strategy fans
- BYO Platinum Collection - with a variety of top-notch games from all genres
- BYO Triple Pack - with loads of underrated indie games
Star Deals
Fanatical Star Deals are offers that are much better than you'll typically find anywhere else. Big, popular games like Bethesda's Oblivion remake are included in these, and the discount sizes are usually at least 60%. They change very frequently, and you'll find the latest Star deals here, alongside other discounts which will be disappearing soon.
Mystery Bundle
Fanatical Mystery Bundles potentially offer the biggest savings of all, but there's a huge element of luck involved. You'll pay around $1 for a random Steam key (or less if you buy in bulk), and you've got a chance of getting a brand new triple-A release. If you're really lucky, you can sometimes win a Steam Deck or a Meta Quest headset too. Considering the low price tag, they're a lot of fun.
Sales
Aside from all the bundles and Star Deals, Fanatical always has a bunch of old-fashioned discounts up, giving you the chance to get games at a steep discount. Often, you'll find that the deals are just a little bit cheaper than many of its competitors. It's worth keeping an eye on the latest deals page to avoid missing any bargains.
How does it work?
Fanatical has partnered with over 1,000 official game publishers and developers, meaning that every Steam key they sell is authorized. They only deal with digital products, too, meaning you'll never have to worry about games taking up literal space, just SSD space on your device.
- Purchase the chosen game
- Access the key through your Fanatical account
- Redeem and download
If you shop regularly at Fanatical, you'll find that your Steam library fills up with great games to play, while your wallet remains relatively intact.