.game Domain Prices — Compare 39 Registrars
.game has been in the root zone since 2015 and is now run by XYZ.COM LLC. It is a generic top-level domain. See more about .game →
Registration starts at $285, with renewal from $300 among the 39 registrars compared.
All 39 registrars
The 3 cheapest .game registrars to keep for 3 years
Renewals included. Prices updated 1 hour ago.
| Registrar | Register | Renew | Transfer | WHOIS privacy | 3-year | Payment | Register |
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Cheapest to keep
NicNames
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$285.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | Free | $885.00 | Register → | |
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Runner-up
Cloudflare
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$300.20 | $300.20 | $300.20 | Free | $900.60 | Register → | |
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Third
Atom
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$308.40 | $324.70 | $324.70 | Unknown | $957.80 | Register → | |
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Porkbun
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$309.47 | $340.37 | $340.37 | Free | $990.21 | Register → | |
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Rayname
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$330.60 | $330.60 | $330.60 | Unknown | $991.80 | Register → | |
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Cosmotown
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$305.52 | $352.46 | $352.46 | Free | $1,010.44 | Register → | |
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Dynadot
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$309.99 | $353.32 | $353.32 | Free | $1,016.63 | Register → | |
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Regery
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$350.58 $340.50 | $350.58 | $350.58 | Free | $1,041.66 | Register → | |
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DreamHost
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$349.95 | $349.95 | $349.95 | Free | $1,049.85 | Register → | |
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Nameslink
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$316.87 | $366.87 | $366.87 | Unknown | $1,050.61 | Register → | |
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Above.com
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$363.22 | $363.22 | $363.22 | Free | $1,089.66 | Register → | |
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NameMart
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$339.99 | $383.99 | $383.99 | Free | $1,107.97 | Register → | |
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Epik
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$379.95 | $379.95 | $379.95 | Unknown | $1,139.85 | Register → | |
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NameSilo
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$309.99 | $429.99 | $379.99 | Free | $1,169.97 | Register → | |
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Infomaniak
+$2.53/yr for privacy
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$388.90 | $388.90 | $388.90 | $2.53/yr | $1,174.29 | Register → | |
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Hostinger
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$449.99 $310.99 | $449.99 | — | Not offered | $1,210.97 | Register → | |
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Netim
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$409.95 | $409.95 | $319.79 | Unknown | $1,229.85 | Register → | |
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BigRock
+$10.98/yr for privacy
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$418.88 $303.98 | $459.60 | $418.88 | $10.98/yr | $1,256.12 | Register → | |
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Hello.co
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$419.99 | $419.99 | $419.99 | Unknown | $1,259.97 | Register → | |
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Regtons
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$420.00 | $420.00 | $420.00 | Free | $1,260.00 | Register → | |
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Directnic
+$5.00/yr for privacy
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$419.99 | $419.99 | $419.99 | $5.00/yr | $1,274.97 | Register → | |
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BookMyName
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$437.13 | $437.13 | $403.50 | Unknown | $1,311.39 | Register → | |
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Blacknight
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$448.04 | $448.04 | $448.04 | Unknown | $1,344.12 | Register → | |
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Namecheap
+$0.20 ICANN fee
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$429.18 $311.18 | $548.18 | $429.18 | Free | $1,407.54 | Register → | |
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Atak Domain
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$468.00 | $493.36 | $448.51 | Unknown | $1,454.72 | Register → | |
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Truehost.com
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$340.33 | $558.21 | $493.99 | Free | $1,456.75 | Register → | |
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INWX
+$5.03/yr for privacy
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$498.00 | $498.00 | $498.00 | $5.03/yr | $1,509.09 | Register → | |
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101domain
+$10.99/yr for privacy
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$461.99 | $520.99 | $461.99 | $10.99/yr | $1,536.94 | Register → | |
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Name.com
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$349.99 | $619.99 | — | Free | $1,589.97 | Register → | |
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Netcetera
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$406.63 | $595.18 | $499.95 | Free | $1,596.99 | Register → | |
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Moniker
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$595.00 $309.99 | $670.00 | $670.00 | Unknown | $1,649.99 | Register → | |
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AEserver
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$552.50 | $552.50 | — | Unknown | $1,657.50 | Register → | |
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Upflare
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$560.03 | $560.03 | $560.03 | Free | $1,680.09 | Register → | |
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Whois.com
+$2.88/yr for privacy
price checked 2 months ago
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$523.48 | $623.88 | $523.48 | $2.88/yr | $1,779.88 | Register → | |
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Joker.com
+$1.68/yr for privacy
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$594.00 | $594.00 | $594.00 | $1.68/yr | $1,787.04 | Register → | |
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IONOS
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$600.00 | $600.00 | $600.00 | Unknown | $1,800.00 | Register → | |
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iwantmyname
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$596.20 | $671.87 | $652.30 | Free | $1,939.94 | Register → | |
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Instra
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$749.00 | $771.49 | — | Unknown | $2,291.98 | Register → | |
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NiceNIC
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$1,000.99 | $1,000.99 | — | Unknown | $3,002.97 | Register → | |
Cheapest renewal over time
How much does a .game domain cost over 3 or 5 years?
Over 3 years the lowest total is $885.00 at NicNames ($285.00 | $300.00 | $300.00). Over 5 years it is $1,485.00, also at NicNames ($285.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00).
Does the cheapest start stay the cheapest?
Choosing the cheapest first year doesn't cost extra here: NicNames's $285.00 start also gives the lowest 3-year total, $885.00.
What if you already own the domain?
NicNames wins both: the lowest transfer fee ($300.00) and the lowest 3-year total ($900.00).
Bottom line
NicNames, at $885.00 for 3 years, is the lowest.
.game can name a single game, a game studio, a tournament or a community for players and developers. The original application talked about online gaming and the businesses around it, so it isn't just for publishers. The word doesn't say which platform or genre you mean, so the rest of the name should.
The registry's base policy has no eligibility restrictions. It started at Uniregistry and moved to XYZ in 2022.
A site publishing mods, fan work, or gameplay footage should name its relationship to the game publisher and respect relevant rights. A platform handling user accounts or payments must explain the operator and its terms. The plural .games may read more naturally for a catalogue, review resource, or broad gaming community; .game can work better for a single title or brand. The policy and operator differ, so compare the current registry terms and wording before registering.
Source: IANA delegation record for .game
Technical details
| Type | gTLD · New generic |
| Registry | XYZ.COM LLC |
| Delegated | 2 July 2015 |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.game |
| Domain level | Top-level domain |
| IDN / punycode | No |
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.game questions
What is a .game domain?
.game is a generic domain extension. It is operated by XYZ.COM LLC and has been part of the domain name system since 2015.
Which registrars are cheapest for .game?
The lowest 3-year totals for .game: NicNames $885.00, Cloudflare $900.60, Atom $957.80.
Which registrars accept Bitcoin or crypto for .game?
Among the registrars that sell .game, BTC and crypto payments are accepted at NicNames ($885.00 for 3 years), Atom ($957.80) and Porkbun ($990.21). Others also accept crypto; see the table.
Is a year added when you transfer .game?
Yes. When a .game domain moves to a new registrar, one year is added to its expiry date. The transfer fee pays for that extra year.
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