CritBuy

Research

What the prices actually do, counted across the 8223 games we compare. Every figure here is measured on our own data, dated, and published with the numbers behind it — not an opinion about the market.

Who actually sells cheapest

On 8223 games compared for EU buyers, the official store has the lowest price in only 21.9% of cases. Measured, with the data behind it.

How much cheaper than Steam, really

Where Steam is not the cheapest, the median game key is 70.9% below its Steam price. Measured across 7876 games, with the data behind it.

Is now a good time to buy?

Only 28.6% of 8125 games sell today at their lowest price of the last 30 days. Measured on daily prices, with the data behind it.

How the prices are collected: how we collect prices.