There are now many game subscriptions like the Xbox Game Pass. It can be easy to lose track. A website from Germany helps you see which games you don’t have to buy directly – or which ones you might already own.
What kind of website is this? DontBuy.Games is operated by Fabian Vowie from Fulda. The website checks which games you can get in which of the many game subscriptions.
Which subscriptions are we talking about here? Game subscriptions are services from providers where you can gain access to all kinds of video games. They differ in price, scope, and platform, depending on the provider.
The Xbox Game Pass is likely the most well-known game subscription. The service costs a monthly fee and provides you with free access to games, including new releases like Halo Infinite or the acclaimed Total War: Warhammer 3.
Other providers like Ubisoft with Ubisoft+ and EA with EA Play and EA Play Pro have also entered the market with their own subscriptions. Don’t Buy Games compares the offers and lists where you can play which games. The website includes the following subscriptions and services:
- Xbox Game Pass (incl. PC Pass and Ultimate)
- EA Play and EA Play Pro
- PlayStation Now
- Ubisoft+
- Xbox Cloud Gaming
- Stadia Pro
What benefit do I get from the site? You can directly check via the site search whether the title you are looking for is included in any of the offers. This way, you can potentially save money if you would otherwise buy a game new, even though you have a corresponding subscription.
Moreover, a subscription is usually cheaper than an AAA title, so you can decide to “test” for less money first. Currently, 1,519 games are listed that you can play without having to buy them separately.
The service is still in beta, so the offering will likely expand. However, you can also use the website to see which games you could potentially play.
New games like Halo Infinite often land directly in the respective subscriptions at release:
Discover games you already have without knowing it
How to use Don’t Buy Games: Through the search you can directly find titles and corresponding subscriptions in which they are included. The website then shows you on which platform and with which service you can play the respective game.
If you own one or more subscriptions, Don’t Buy Games offers another feature: the discovery. Here you can set filters for which platform and which service you have and what games you are looking for.
With additional settings, you can even choose game modes like single-player, coop, or battle royale, and filter by specific genres like strategy, sports, or shooter. This way, you can easily discover new games in the subscriptions you have, or decide which subscription is worth it for you.
While you can also view corresponding lists on the providers’ sites, with Don’t Buy Games you can find everything at a glance. Especially if you play on different consoles or platforms, it is easier to keep track.
If you have no idea what to play, the website even offers a “random” button. If you click it, a random game from the offerings will be displayed along with platforms and subscriptions in which it is included.
When searching for new games, we can also assist you. With Find Your Next Game, we regularly present new games or hidden gems that you might not be aware of, but are definitely worth your time. The next FYNG starts in April 2022, but the event takes place more frequently on MeinMMO, GameStar, and GamePro:
Here you find the overview of our presentations at Find Your Next Game
