Fanatical vs GamersGate
Fanatical
fanatical.com
GamersGate
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| Figure | Fanatical | GamersGate |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 0 |
| Spec score · Game Key Marketplaces | 7.5 (#11) | 7.7 (#7) |
| Activation platforms | Product keys may require a third-party platform such as Steam, Epic, GOG, Rockstar, or Bethesda to install and use the product. | Most titles activate on Steam, Epic Games Store or Rockstar Social Club, with some DRM-free games also available. |
| Company history | Fanatical says it launched as Bundle Stars in 2012 and is now part of the Fandom family. | GamersGate says its origins trace back to 2004 and describes itself as one of the oldest official game distributors. |
| Company location | Fanatical says it is based in the United Kingdom, with its listed address in Rugeley, Staffordshire, England. | GamersGate identifies GamersGate AB as a legal entity located in Stockholm, Sweden. |
| Headquarters | Rugeley, Staffordshire, England, UK | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Support | Customers can browse support pages and submit a support request to Fanatical's in-house support team. | GamersGate directs customers to its support team through a contact form and says its Help Center has topic tiles and a search bar. |
In their own words
Fanatical
Fanatical is a web marketplace, with a Chrome extension, for digitally delivered games and other products. It sells officially licensed games, bundles, books, comics, software and eLearning products. The store lists more than 16,000 digital games from over 1,800 publishers. Bundles can be build-your-own, curated, tiered or mystery, and some increase savings as more games are selected. Purchases arrive instantly as a product key or, for some games, a keyless activation link; Fanatical does not ship physical products. Keys are unique, redeemable once and mainly activate on Steam, while some products require platforms such as Epic, GOG, Rockstar or Bethesda. The Game Finder filters by genre, playstyle and theme. Its Chrome extension compares prices, shows deals and coupons, and adds a selected game to a Fanatical cart. Fanatical is based in Rugeley, Staffordshire, England, and offers global access, conditional refunds within 14 days and in-house support.
GamersGate
GamersGate is a digital games distributor selling official PC game keys. Its catalogue includes thousands of AAA and indie games from publishing partners, with selections for Mac and Linux as well as PC titles. Most games activate through Steam, Epic Games Store or Rockstar Social Club, while some are DRM-free. The site also provides activation instructions for Origin and Ubisoft Connect. Download and installation limits vary with a game's copy protection: DRM-free and certain Steam, Epic or Uplay titles can be installed repeatedly as the game permits, while SecuRom, Starforce and other protection tools may impose limits. The website works on GNU/Linux, and many Windows game versions can run through Wine. GamersGate says it works with verified, licensed publishers rather than grey-market sources and receives game files directly from publishers. Support is available through an online form, and a Downloader help section covers backups, login, speed, storage and connection issues. The company traces its origins to 2004 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.