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 Capcom Masters Bundle - filled with some of the biggest hits to ever come out from Capcom
- BYO Special Editions Bundle - filled with the definitive editions of hits from the last few years
- BYO Killer Bundle - filled with RPGs, shooters, fighting games, and more
Flash Deals
Fanatical's Flash 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 super frequently, so if we listed some now, they'd probably be gone by the time you click, but you can find all the latest flash deals here. It's worth checking regularly so you don't miss anything exciting.
Mystery Bundle
Fanatical Mystery Bundles 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. Even if you get some obscure game you've never heard of before, it could turn out to be your new favorite.
Sales
Aside from all the bundles and Star Deals, Fanatical always has a bunch of regular old 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 - especially Steam. The latest deals page will always be an easy place to go if you want an easy overview of everything they have on sale at any given time.
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.