How to find games with big discounts?

This page automatically filters every tracked store for games at 50% off or more. For even deeper discounts, check 75% off or 90% off . You can further narrow results using platform, genre, store and price filters. Our historical low page also flags games at their all-time cheapest, which often overlaps with deep discounts.

Is a 50% discount always a good deal?

Not always. Some publishers raise base prices before sales to make percentage discounts look larger than they are. Others put older games on permanent "sale" at inflated base prices. The percentage alone does not tell the full story. Check the price history chart on each game page to see how the current price compares to previous sales. A genuine 50% off on a game that rarely goes on sale is excellent. The same discount on a title that is perpetually discounted is less impressive.

What kinds of games get 50% off or more?

Games typically reach 50% off within six to twelve months of release, sometimes sooner for titles with disappointing sales. Indie games and AA titles frequently hit this threshold during major sales. AAA blockbusters from the current year usually reach 50% off during the Winter Sale or Summer Sale . Older titles and evergreen classics can stay at 50-75% off for extended periods. During major sale events, the number of games at 50% off or more increases dramatically across all platforms.

When do stores offer the deepest discounts?

The deepest discounts cluster around major sale events. Steam runs four seasonal sales: Spring , Summer , Autumn and Winter . Epic Games Store has its Mega Sale. GOG, PlayStation Store and Xbox Store run their own seasonal promotions. Black Friday and Cyber Monday bring discounts across every platform simultaneously. Between major events, individual stores run weekly deals and publisher sales. Set up price alerts to catch the best discounts whenever they appear.

How to verify a discount is genuine?

Click through to the game page and check the price history chart. It shows every recorded price across all stores over time. A genuine 50% off will be visible as a clear drop below the established price line. If the "regular" price was recently raised before the sale, the chart makes this obvious. You can also check whether the current price matches or beats the historical low . Green badges on this page indicate deals at their all-time cheapest, which is the strongest confirmation that a discount represents real value.

Looking for even deeper discounts?

If 50% off is not enough, browse our other discount tiers. Games at 75% off or more offers quarter-price deals on hundreds of titles, typically older AAA games and popular indie titles during sales. Games at 90% off or more features the steepest bargains, often well-established classics and older catalogue titles at pocket-change prices. For the absolute cheapest options, check our free games page or free-to-play titles .