What GAMES.GG does

GAMES.GG is a cross-platform gaming discovery platform founded in 2022 and headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE (originally launched as Polkastarter Gaming before rebranding in September 2023). It serves 2M+ registered users, 1.3M+ monthly active players, and 70,000+ daily visitors across PC (Steam, Epic Games, GOG), console (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch), mobile (iOS, Android), VR (Meta Quest, PSVR2), and Web3 networks (Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, Avalanche, BNB Chain, Immutable X). The platform's core technology combines read-only OAuth integrations with major gaming platforms and blockchains to build a Unified Gaming Profile that aggregates library ownership, achievements, playtime, and stats into a single identity; an AI-powered recommendation engine analyzes cross-platform play history to surface personalized game suggestions.

The product portfolio centers on the free discovery platform plus several integrated offerings: GAMES+ premium subscription ($4.99/month or $40/year with 7-day free trial) for ad-free browsing, free monthly games, early reviews, priority beta invites, and VIP support; an editorial content library spanning 1,500+ games with expert reviews, tier lists, walkthroughs, daily news, and redeem codes updated within 24 hours of patches; the GAM3 Awards annual ceremony with a $7 million prize pool; Zishes Arena skill-based tournaments with real prizes; a quests and challenges system tied to the unified profile; and the Solana Game Pass: Season 0 initiative launched in partnership with Magic Eden, Play Solana, Solflare, and others.

Revenue is generated via three streams: GAMES+ premium subscriptions (reported 10,000+ members), advertising and sponsorship deals with publishers and gaming brands, and the planned G3 native token scheduled for launch via token generation event. Customer concentration sits primarily in individual gamers and Web3 players, with ecosystem partnerships spanning Mechanism Capital, Polygon Ventures, Merit Circle, Google, AWS, Sony, Xbox, Ubisoft, Samsung, Immutable, and OpenSea supporting cross-platform distribution. The company has raised $4 million across a September 2023 seed round led by Mechanism Capital and a March 2024 undisclosed round.

Name

GAMES.GG

Website

https://games.gg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GAMES.GG is a cross-platform gaming discovery platform founded in 2022 that unifies gaming identities across Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, mobile, and Web3 networks. It serves 2M+ users with AI-powered game recommendations, expert reviews, tier lists, redeem codes, and a GAMES+ premium subscription tier.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gaming Discovery Platform

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210), Software Publishers (51321), Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

VR/AR Gaming Platforms (BPAMAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud Gaming Billing, Identity & Entitlement Services (SSO, account linking, DRM) (MPAFAHAK), Social/UGC Game Platforms with Integrated Stores (MPAFACAG)

Keywords

• Game discovery platform
• Gaming reviews
• Game guides
• Cross-platform gaming
• Gaming community

Headquarters

HQ city

Abu Dhabi

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. GAMES+ Premium Subscription: Monthly or annual subscription offering free monthly games, ad-free browsing, exclusive profile badges, VIP 24/7 support, early access to reviews and guides, members-only deals and discounts, priority beta invites, and monthly XP rewards. Annual plan includes two months free.
2. G3 Native Token: Native token planned for launch via token generation event (TGE) scheduled for April, with public sales and airdrops to global Web3 gaming players. Represents future utility within the platform ecosystem.
3. Advertising and Sponsorship: Platform generates revenue through advertising partnerships with gaming publishers and brands, featuring sponsored content labeled separately from editorial coverage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

GAMES.GG operates a cross-platform gaming discovery platform that unifies a player's gaming identity, library, achievements, and stats from Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, Epic Games, Nintendo, mobile, VR, and Web3 networks into a single profile. It monetizes primarily through a freemium model with a free core platform offering AI-powered game recommendations, expert reviews, tier lists, guides, redeem codes, and daily news, plus a premium GAMES+ subscription ($4.99/month or $40/year) that adds free monthly games, ad-free browsing, early access to reviews, members-only deals, VIP support, and priority beta invites.

Product overview

GAMES.GG is a cross-platform gaming discovery platform operating as a unified ecosystem with a core platform and multiple integrated products. The core platform connects gaming accounts from Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, Epic Games, Nintendo, and blockchain networks through read-only OAuth authentication, creating a single unified gaming profile. Premium access is provided through GAMES+ subscription ($4.99/month or $40/year), while content offerings include expert reviews, tier lists, game guides, redeem codes, and daily news. The GAM3 Awards (gam3awards.com) is an annual ceremony with $7 million prize pool. Additional features include quests/challenges, Zishes Arena skill-based tournaments, and comprehensive Web3 gaming coverage. The platform serves 2+ million registered users across PC, console, mobile, VR, and Web3 gaming ecosystems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GAMES+: Premium subscription membership offering free monthly games, ad-free browsing, early access to reviews and guides, members-only deals and discounts, VIP support, priority beta invites, and exclusive content. Priced at $4.99/month or $40/year with a 7-day free trial.
• GAM3 Awards

Products and services

• GAMES.GG Core Platform Free cross-platform gaming discovery platform that unifies game libraries, achievements, playtime, and stats from Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, Epic Games, Nintendo, mobile, VR, and Web3 networks into one real-time updated profile, with AI-powered personalized game recommendations, expert reviews, tier lists, guides, redeem codes, and daily news.
• GAMES+ Premium Subscription

Quantifiable outcome

• 2+ million registered users served globally
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration19 records

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OpenSeacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2026Leading NFT marketplace positioning GAMES.GG as a discovery hub for web3 gaming. OpenSea's Head of Business Development and Partnerships Oliver Maroney highlighted games.gg partnership as part of OpenSea's gaming strategy for digital ownership through NFTs, with cross-chain purchasing tools and developer APIs enabling easier integration.
• SonyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023PlayStation ecosystem partnership for cross-platform gaming coverage and potential exclusive content collaborations.
• XboxminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Xbox ecosystem partnership for cross-platform gaming coverage and potential exclusive content collaborations.
• UbisoftminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Gaming publisher partnership for editorial coverage, game reviews, and potential promotional collaborations.
• SamsungminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Mobile ecosystem partnership supporting platform reach to mobile gaming audiences and potential device integration.
• ImmutablecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Leading Web3 gaming blockchain platform providing ecosystem support and integration for blockchain game coverage. Immutable X is a Layer 2 scaling solution for NFTs and Web3 gaming.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TrueAchievements: Achievement-tracking and gamercard platform for Xbox and other ecosystems. Most direct functional peer to GAMES.GG's unified gaming profile and cross-platform achievement aggregation features.
• Polygon: Vox Media-owned gaming publication covering reviews, guides, and industry news with strong editorial voice. Competes with GAMES.GG for gamer readership and the same advertiser and publisher sponsorship dollars.
• GameSpot: Major gaming media outlet providing reviews, news, and guides across PC, console, and mobile. Overlaps directly with GAMES.GG's content offering and target audience of enthusiast gamers.
• IGN Entertainment: Largest dedicated gaming media brand globally, offering reviews, guides, news, and video content across all major platforms. Directly comparable to GAMES.GG's editorial core (reviews, tier lists, walkthroughs) and competes for the same gamer attention.
• Dexerto: Gaming and esports media brand with strong social-first distribution on TikTok, YouTube, and Twitch. Comparable content-to-social flywheel that GAMES.GG is building toward with its 90K+ Discord and 340K+ Twitter presence.
• RAWG: Gaming database and discovery platform with personal library tracking, ratings, and recommendations. Directly comparable to GAMES.GG's discovery and library-tracking functionality across PC and console games.
• Kotaku: G/O Media-owned gaming publication covering news, reviews, and guides with a culture-and-industry angle. Directly comparable editorial product targeting the same core gaming enthusiast audience.

Emerging players

• SteamDB: Real-time Steam tracking and database site with pricing history, player counts, and patch tracking. Comparable data-driven coverage depth on the PC storefront side of GAMES.GG's offering.
• Backloggd: Letterboxd-style game tracking and review platform emphasizing personal libraries and community ratings. Comparable niche community-driven discovery product to GAMES.GG's social/review features.

Regional players

• PlayStation Trophies: PlayStation-focused trophy tracking and guide site. Comparable cross-platform achievement tracking functionality (PlayStation slice) to GAMES.GG's unified profile, though limited to one platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors29 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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