Trust isn't a marketing line. It's our entire business.
Here's exactly how we vet every deal, how we make money, and the standards that govern every word we publish. If we don't earn your trust, we don't deserve your visit.
The non-negotiables
Verified Stores Only
We list zero shady resellers. Every store we recommend is an official, trusted storefront — Steam, Epic, GOG, PlayStation Store, Xbox, Nintendo eShop, and Humble among them.
Editorially Independent
Affiliate relationships do not influence our ratings, rankings, or reviews. Our editorial team operates separately from our commercial team.
Fully Transparent
We disclose every partnership, every revenue source, and every methodology decision. No hidden incentives, no quiet endorsements.
Enterprise-Grade Security
256-bit TLS encryption end-to-end. We never store your payment details or account passwords. SOC 2 Type II compliant infrastructure.
How a deal earns a spot on our list
A five-step process. No shortcuts. No exceptions.
Sourcing
We track 120+ storefronts and marketplaces worldwide, including Steam, Epic, GOG, PlayStation Store, Xbox, Nintendo eShop, and Humble.
Verification
Every price, discount, and bundle is re-verified against the store's official listing every business day before publication.
Scoring
Deals are scored on 14 weighted criteria: price drop size, historical low, region availability, platform, bundle value, reviews, and more.
Ranking
Top picks are ranked by total value to the player — not by commission paid to us. Ties are broken by player satisfaction data.
Review
Senior editors review every recommendation quarterly. Stale deals are removed; new picks are added.
How we make money — in plain English
CaptainGame.ai is free for players because some of the stores we list pay us an affiliate commission when you buy through our links. This is standard across the industry — what's not standard is how we handle it.
Our editorial team is firewalled from our commercial team. Commission never determines whether a deal appears on the site, what score it receives, or where it ranks. We regularly recommend deals that pay us nothing — because they're the best option for our readers.
What we will never do
- Accept payment to influence a rating
- Hide negative findings about a partner
- Display a sponsored result without clear labeling
- Sell your personal data to anyone
- Recommend a deal we wouldn't grab ourselves
The receipts
Registered U.S. business
Delaware C-Corp
Compliance
SOC 2 Type II
Gamers served
647,250+
Industry recognition
12 awards since 2021
Five things we'll always do
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We will never recommend a deal we wouldn't buy ourselves.
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We will always disclose how we make money.
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We will remove any partner that misleads our readers — no exceptions.
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We will publish corrections promptly and visibly when we get something wrong.
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We will never sell, rent, or share your personal information.
See the standards in action
Browse our top-rated deals and see exactly why each one made the cut.