Epic Games Store handed out another RPG this week, the next Steam sale is already on the calendar, and there are about a dozen key resellers undercutting both. Without an alerting tool, you miss most of it. The best apps for tracking PC game deals on desktop turn that chaos into a focused feed: alerts on the games you’ve wishlisted, current low prices across stores, and history so you know whether to buy now or wait.
We compared seven deal trackers on store coverage, price-history depth, notification quality, and how much they protect you from gray-market key resellers.
What to look for in a PC game deal tracker
- Coverage of the stores you actually buy from: Steam, GOG, Epic, Humble, plus reputable key resellers.
- Price history graphs to distinguish a “real” sale from a fake discount.
- Wishlist sync from Steam and GOG so you don’t manually rebuild it.
- Alerting via email, browser, RSS, or webhook.
- Honest handling of gray-market keys: clearly labelled so you know what you’re buying.
Quick comparison
| Tool | Best for | Free | Stores covered | Alerts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IsThereAnyDeal | Universal price tracking | Yes | 40+ stores | Email, RSS, webhook |
| GG.deals | Granular key-reseller coverage | Yes | 50+ stores | Email, push |
| AllKeyShop | Key reseller marketplace | Yes | 40+ key sellers | |
| Augmented Steam | Steam store enhancement | Yes | Steam only (with cross-store) | Wishlist alerts |
| SteamDB | Steam-deep analytics | Yes | Steam only | Email, RSS |
| CheapShark | Developer-friendly API | Yes | 30+ stores | API, RSS |
| Indie Game Bundles | Bundle deal tracking | Yes | All major bundle sites | Email, RSS |
The tools worth installing
1. IsThereAnyDeal — Best for universal price tracking
IsThereAnyDeal (ITAD) is the deal-tracker of record for PC. The site indexes 40+ stores including Steam, GOG, Epic, Humble, Fanatical, and major key resellers, with full price history per title. Wishlist sync from Steam pulls your list into ITAD with one click.
The alerting layer covers email, RSS, and webhook (good for Discord bots). The browser extension surfaces deal info on Steam store pages.
Where it falls short: The UI is dense and information-heavy. New users need a few sessions to find their way around. Mobile site is functional but not great.
Pricing: Free. Optional supporter membership for $3/month removes ads.
Platforms: Web. Browser extensions for Chrome and Firefox. RSS and webhook output for desktop tools.
Download: IsThereAnyDeal | Browser extension
Bottom line: The first tracker to install. The webhook alerts feed into anything.
2. GG.deals — Best for granular key-reseller coverage
GG.deals indexes 50+ stores including the gray-market key resellers ITAD is more reserved about (Kinguin, G2A, Eneba). Coverage is wider; the trade is that you have to judge gray-market trust yourself.
The site’s UI is friendlier than ITAD’s for new users, and the wishlist sync from Steam works the same way.
Where it falls short: Wider coverage means you’ll see deals from sellers ITAD chose not to track. Buyer-beware applies to anything below the Humble/Fanatical tier.
Pricing: Free. Premium $1.99/month removes ads.
Platforms: Web. Browser extension for Chrome.
Download: GG.deals
Bottom line: The second tracker to install when ITAD misses a deal.
3. AllKeyShop — Best for key-reseller pricing
AllKeyShop aggregates prices specifically across 40+ key resellers (CDKeys, Kinguin, Instant Gaming, Eneba). The site doesn’t include official storefronts like Steam or GOG; the entire surface is the gray market.
For buyers who already know how to evaluate key sellers, this is the most direct way to compare prices.
Where it falls short: Not an official-store tracker. Don’t use this as your only tracker. Some listed sellers have a poor reputation; check seller scores before buying.
Pricing: Free, ad-supported.
Platforms: Web. Mobile app for Android and iOS.
Download: AllKeyShop
Bottom line: Worth checking when you’ve already decided you want a gray-market key.
4. Augmented Steam — Best for Steam store enhancement
Augmented Steam is a browser extension that overlays cross-store pricing, lowest-recorded prices, ITAD data, and SteamDB stats directly onto Steam store pages. The result is the experience Steam should have built in.
Wishlist enhancements include cross-store low-price highlighting and discount notifications on wishlist pages.
Where it falls short: Extension-only. No standalone site or mobile experience. Settings menu is dense.
Pricing: Free, open-source.
Platforms: Browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
Download: Augmented Steam
Bottom line: Install on every browser you use to buy games.
5. SteamDB — Best for Steam-deep analytics
SteamDB indexes Steam’s own backend: every depot, every patch, every regional price, every API beta. The price-history graph for any title shows the absolute low across every regional sale, plus history of Sale events.
For deal hunters who already buy primarily from Steam, SteamDB gives information no other tool exposes.
Where it falls short: Steam-only. The site is built for power users and the UI shows it.
Pricing: Free.
Platforms: Web.
Download: SteamDB
Bottom line: Essential reference for Steam-focused buyers.
6. CheapShark — Best for developer-friendly API
CheapShark is the same idea as ITAD with a much smaller surface and a clean, free, public API. Independent developers building Discord bots, mobile apps, or scripts pull pricing from CheapShark because the API is approachable.
For end users, the website surface is basic but functional.
Where it falls short: Smaller store coverage than ITAD or GG.deals. The site itself feels dated.
Pricing: Free.
Platforms: Web. Public API for developer integrations.
Download: CheapShark | API docs
Bottom line: The right pick when you’re building a deal-tracking tool of your own.
7. Indie Game Bundles — Best for bundle deal tracking
Indie Game Bundles indexes Humble Bundle, Fanatical, IndieGala, Groupees, and smaller bundle sites with full historical tracking. The site shows which bundles offered which titles and at what tier.
Wishlist-matching alerts you when a bundle includes a game you wishlisted on Steam or GOG.
Where it falls short: Bundles only. Standalone game deals aren’t covered.
Pricing: Free, ad-supported.
Platforms: Web. RSS feeds.
Download: Indie Game Bundles
Bottom line: The bundle-watcher’s complement to ITAD.
How to pick the right one
- For one tool that does the most: IsThereAnyDeal, with the browser extension installed.
- For wider key-reseller coverage: GG.deals as a second tab.
- For Steam-only power-user analytics: SteamDB.
- For overlaying everything onto Steam itself: Augmented Steam, always on.
- For bundle hunting: Indie Game Bundles in an RSS reader.
- For building your own tools: CheapShark API.
The usual two-tracker setup is ITAD plus Augmented Steam in the browser. That catches 90% of meaningful deals without setup beyond five minutes.
FAQ
What is the best PC game price tracker?
IsThereAnyDeal. Largest official-store coverage, wishlist sync from Steam and GOG, webhook alerts for power users.
Is it safe to buy game keys from resellers?
Sometimes. Reputable key sellers (CDKeys, GreenManGaming) operate within publisher agreements; gray-market sites (Kinguin, G2A) can carry keys from chargeback fraud. Check seller reputation before buying.
How do I get alerted when a wishlisted game goes on sale?
ITAD’s wishlist sync from Steam plus email or webhook alerts. The browser extension also surfaces sale prices on Steam store pages directly.
Can I see Steam’s lowest historical price?
Yes. SteamDB and ITAD both keep full history. Augmented Steam overlays the lowest recorded price directly onto Steam store pages.
Are these tools free?
All seven have a free tier that covers normal use. ITAD and GG.deals offer optional ad-free supporter memberships under $3/month.
