Fanatical review

Fanatical ranks fifth because it is one of the most reliable places to buy discounted Steam keys from an official source. The company says it sells 17,000+ officially licensed games from 1,900+ publishers, has sold 156 million keys and serves over 4 million customers, and it is owned by Fandom. Its store mixes single-game deals, game bundles, book and software bundles and mystery bundles, with instant digital delivery and the option to gift an order at checkout. The tradeoff is refunds: Fanatical's help center says eligibility depends on whether a key has been revealed and on the order being under 14 days old, every key in a bundle must be unrevealed, and mystery bundle titles cannot be revealed. In practice, check the price and the platform before you buy, and do not reveal a key until you are sure. Prices showed in euros to us, so the price field is pending.

Who it is for

PC players hunting the lowest price on Steam keys and themed bundles.

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• 17,000+ officially licensed games
• Keys sourced from 1,900+ official publishers
• Game, book and software bundles plus mystery bundles
• Instant digital delivery of keys
• Gifting from checkout or order history

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Frequent discounts on Steam keys below launcher prices
• Strength: All products officially licensed, according to Fanatical
• Strength: Large bundle selection beyond games
• Weakness: Refunds depend on keys staying unrevealed and orders under 14 days old
• Weakness: Mystery bundle titles cannot be revealed if you want a refund
• Weakness: Keys must be redeemed on Steam or another platform

Key facts

• Licensed games: 17,000+
• Publishers: 1,900+
• Keys sold: 156M+
• Customers: 4M+ worldwide
• Owner: Fandom

Where it ranks

Fanatical is No. 5 in our Best Places to Buy Video Games verdict.