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While Steam dominates the games marketplace for PC, there's no shortage of other online-only retailers that provide keys for Valve's storefront, like Epic Games, GOG, and more. Fanatical is one of these retailers, and with discounts that are typically lower than Steam, it's easy to see why some customers are suspicious. Fortunately, we're here to tell you everything about the retailer, and whether you can trust buying from it (spoiler: it's legit). If you're looking to find the best PC games at cheaper prices, chances are that Fanatical has popped up in your search results. Well, the United Kingdom-based retailer offers plenty of Steam titles at great prices worldwide, and here's what you need to know before you buy those keys from them.
Read the full story on PCGamesN: Fanatical - are its cheap Steam keys legit?
With Stellar Blade 2 already confirmed to be in active development and Shift Up promising to share more details within 2026, there has never been a better time to get acquainted with Eve's first outing. Stellar Blade arrived on PC last June to an overwhelmingly positive reception, and right now, Fanatical has cut 30% off both editions of the game.
Read the full story on PCGamesN: With a sequel on the way, now is the perfect time to pick up a Stellar Blade Steam key at 30% off
Growing up watching Batman: The Animated Series, Rocksteady's first foray into the superhero genre felt like a homecoming. Most of the gang returned to provide their sultry tones, and Batman: Arkham Asylum nailed the brooding tone of the show as you prowl the halls of the infamous hospital. The series only got better as it went on, setting the bar for what would become a still-unrivalled trilogy nearly two decades later, and you can grab all three (Arkham Asylum, Arkham City, and Arkham Knight) in the Batman Arkham Collection for just $7.79 / £6.49. It's a small price to pay for a collection of the best Batman games.
Read the full story on PCGamesN: The Batman adventures that defined a generation are now 87% off and you don't even need your Bat-Steam key discount spray - but you do need to be fast
As much as I love the classic entries, the newer Resident Evil games (Biohazard and Village) are some top-tier twists on the beloved franchise, easily becoming some of the best horror games in my library. The first-person perspective and limited ammunition take it away from the action-focused parts of Resident Evil 5 and 6, respectively, but Resident Evil Requiem is bringing the best of both worlds here. If you're keen to see how Grace and Leon's story falls together in the ninth mainline entry, you can pre-order it at a discount with Fanatical. And, to make it even more worthwhile, you can also get a free Steam key for another game, or potentially, a coupon for your next purchase.
Read the full story on PCGamesN: Pre-order Resident Evil Requiem with a discount, and get a free game or a coupon
RimWorld is a strange, beautiful gem of a game. Masquerading as a colony simulation experience, as you survive a daunting alien world, it's also arguably a story generator. For every haunting night that you barely see the next day, you'll also have a situation where your elderly colonist gets instantly wiped out by a meteor that decided to land exactly where he was. Or perhaps you slap a T. rex into learning its place in the world. Either way, it's an absolutely chaotic experience that rarely goes on offer, especially its DLC, yet they're all cheaper than ever with Fanatical's latest sale.
Read the full story on PCGamesN: Grab RimWorld for cheaper than ever, and get its excellent expansions at a great price, too
From the rotting landscape of a post-apocalyptic world to the satirical take on capitalism, and the countless mutants that get in your way, there are plenty of good reasons that the Fallout games remain some of the best RPGs to play on PC. Whether you're looking to take on the Mad Max-style world of Fallout New Vegas or dive into the first iteration of the modern games with Fallout 3, they're all at the lowest price they've ever been, and it's perfect timing with the latest season of the show.
Read the full story on PCGamesN: As the Amazon series hits its stride, these excellent Fallout games are cheaper than ever
The first game may have had a few issues, but in my personal opinion, Code Vein remains one of the best soulslikes for its style alone. Before Elden Ring and the later titles it inspired took the world by storm, it was a daring attempt at an anime-infused action RPG, but with combat that flowed as much as the blood in the game does. Code Vein 2 looks like it's going to have even more unique offerings, and right now, you can pre-order it at a brilliant discount before launch.
Read the full story on PCGamesN: Get Code Vein 2 at a tasty discount if you pre-order the upcoming anime soulslike now
Have you rearranged your calendar and braced your nerves for the fresh nightmares that Capcom has in store for its upcoming horror game? Well, if so, we have good news: you can now pre-order Resident Evil Requiem at an 18% discount if you get it from Fanatical. For a series that's rarely cheap at launch (emotionally or financially), this is a pretty welcome treat.
Read the full story on PCGamesN: Here's the cheapest way to pre-order Resident Evil Requiem
So there are loads of Black Friday deals on Fanatical this weekend, and yes, you can get plenty of games for a cool price. It's all well and good. But you could get more than a game. You can get an experience, you can have your heart stolen, your soul bewitched, you can learn about the redemptive power of love, and all of it while trying to escape zombie-like creatures in a world where Cordycep isn't just the magic latte ingredient middle-class hippies like me drink, but the cause of a global pandemic. If that sounds good to you, then you should go grab The Last of Us Part 1, one of the best story games ever, while it is half price at Fanatical.
Read the full story on PCGamesN: If The Last of Us hasn't broken your heart yet, grab it at half price in the Black Friday sales
This year has been full of excellent games, but when it comes to the best action games, Dynasty Warriors: Origins isn't talked about enough. Considering it launched right at the start of the year, it's fair to say that it's been overshadowed by other major releases, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't play it, and right now, it's got a huge Black Friday discount that brings it down to its lowest price ever - but only for one day.
Read the full story on PCGamesN: Dynasty Warriors Origins has a huge Black Friday discount, bringing the underloved action game to its lowest price
Arc Raiders may be the most talked-about co-op shooter right now, but in my eyes, it doesn't hold a candle to Helldivers 2. From the excellent bug-slaying and robot-demolishing combat to the community missions that help you feel part of something bigger, it's one of the best co-op games of all time (and a viral hit, when it first launched), and you can grab it at a massive Black Friday discount right now - but you only have a day.
Read the full story on PCGamesN: Helldivers 2 gets a huge Black Friday deal, making it cheaper than ever, but only for a day
Though Steam may not be having a Black Friday sale of its own, that shouldn't stop you from filling up your library (see: backlog) with a bunch of Steam keys at great prices. The Fanatical Black Friday sale is finally here, giving you plenty of deals from underrated gems to this year's biggest hits, and while there's plenty to choose from, I've cherry-picked some of my personal favorites to make the choice easier for you. Considering that Fanatical's prices are usually cheaper than Valve's storefront, I imagine most of the existing discounts will be cheaper than the next Steam sale. Best of all, it's slightly earlier, starting a week before the shopping event of the year, so if you're looking to get some adventures to end the year off, this is the time.
Read the full story on PCGamesN: From Borderlands 4 to Expedition 33, Fanatical's Black Friday prices are cheaper than Steam
Escape From Tarkov is a stressful old time, but the good kind of stress. If you compare EFT to Call of Duty, it makes Activision's baby look like child's play, and I say that as a fan of both. Delivering an intense extraction shooter that is brutal and typically unforgiving, it offers a tough learning curve that can feel unwelcoming, but if you can learn the game's various mechanics, it is easy to see why it's one of the best FPS games. Don't believe me? Well, you can grab it at a great launch discount following the massive 1.0 update.
Read the full story on PCGamesN: Grab brutal FPS Escape From Tarkov at its cheapest price for a special 1.0 launch discount
