Macrotransactions
Monetisation in games can be unethical, predatory, and exploitative. This website highlights monetisation practices in popular games.👎
Contains cosmetics for extraordinarily high prices, sometimes costing more than full priced games.👎
Contains items that only come in bundles and can not be acquired on their own.👎
Contains lootboxes that can be bought with real money.👎
Contains premium currencies that can only, or almost exclusively, be purchased with real money.👎
Includes mechanics that are intentionally slow or inconvenient, but can be bypassed with real money purchases.👎
Often features "discounts" that still force you to purchase premium currencies for the same amount you would without the discount.👎
Premium currencies come in quantities that do not match the price of regular shop items, forcing you to spend more for less.👎
Some items are locked behind the purchase of other items. (You may need to purchase an item to purchase another, or you need to purchase multiple items to unlock an extra item).👎
This is a full priced game yet features microtransactions like you'd expect from a free-to-play game.➖
Features an optional subscription fee.
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Contains items that only come in bundles and can not be acquired on their own.👎
Contains one or multiple Season Passes, encouraging the purchase of unknown DLC you might never have purchased otherwise.👎
Contains premium items that give you advantages in a singleplayer mode.➖
Contains no direct in-game microtransactions, but does contain a large amount of optional paid DLC, some of which might be of questionable value.➖
Features unique cosmetic rewards for pre-ordering the game.👍
Contains large scale paid DLC that could be considered a full expansion.👍
Contains no microtransactions, but does contain some smaller scale DLC that provide extra content.👎
Contains one or multiple Season Passes, encouraging the purchase of unknown DLC you might never have purchased otherwise.➖
Contains no direct in-game microtransactions, but does contain a large amount of optional paid DLC, some of which might be of questionable value.➖
Features unique cosmetic rewards for pre-ordering the game.
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Battle Pass levels can be purchased with real life money.👎
Battle Passes are timed exclusives. If you don't finish it in a given time you do not get what you paid for.👎
Contains in-game advertisements for real world products.👎
Contains items that only come in bundles and can not be acquired on their own.👎
Contains one-time use premium cosmetics.👎
Contains premium currencies that can only, or almost exclusively, be purchased with real money.👎
Includes a limited-time always rotating store with exclusive discounts and/or cosmetics.👎
Often features "discounts" that still force you to purchase premium currencies for the same amount you would without the discount.👎
Often features items that can only be purchased during a limited time.👎
Premium currencies come in quantities that do not match the price of regular shop items, forcing you to spend more for less.
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You buy it and that's it. No paid DLC. No microtransactions.
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Battle Pass levels can be purchased with real life money.👎
Battle Passes are timed exclusives. If you don't finish it in a given time you do not get what you paid for.👎
Contains cosmetics for extraordinarily high prices, sometimes costing more than full priced games.👎
Contains items that only come in bundles and can not be acquired on their own.👎
Contains premium currencies that can only, or almost exclusively, be purchased with real money.👎
Often features "discounts" that still force you to purchase premium currencies for the same amount you would without the discount.👎
Often features items that can only be purchased during a limited time.👎
Premium currencies come in quantities that do not match the price of regular shop items, forcing you to spend more for less.👎
Rewards in-game items for external purchases (e.g. Twitch Prime subscriptions).➖
Contains one or multiple Battle Passes.👎
Contains in-game advertisements for real world products.👎
Contains items that only come in bundles and can not be acquired on their own.👎
Contains premium currencies that can only, or almost exclusively, be purchased with real money.👎
Premium currencies come in quantities that do not match the price of regular shop items, forcing you to spend more for less.➖
Contains user generated content or servers that may contains additional microtransactions.👍
The original purchase contains all future content, but there are some optional cosmetics and/or services you can purchase.
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Contains cosmetics for extraordinarily high prices, sometimes costing more than full priced games.👎
Contains in-game advertisements for real world products.👎
Contains in-game gambling mechanics other than Lootboxes (e.g. Slotmachines, scratch cards, etc.).👎
Contains items that only come in bundles and can not be acquired on their own.👎
Contains lootboxes that can be bought with real money.👎
Contains premium currencies that can only, or almost exclusively, be purchased with real money.👎
Dark patterns. This game includes design choices that are intentionally deceptive to try and get you to spend money.👎
Includes mechanics that are intentionally slow or inconvenient, but can be bypassed with real money purchases.👎
Premium currencies come in quantities that do not match the price of regular shop items, forcing you to spend more for less.👎
This is a full priced game yet features microtransactions like you'd expect from a free-to-play game.
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Features unique cosmetic rewards for pre-ordering the game.👍
You buy it and that's it. No paid DLC. No microtransactions.👎
Contains items that only come in bundles and can not be acquired on their own.👎
Contains one or multiple Season Passes, encouraging the purchase of unknown DLC you might never have purchased otherwise.👎
Contains premium currencies that can only, or almost exclusively, be purchased with real money.👎
In-game currencies can be purchased with real life money.👎
Premium currencies come in quantities that do not match the price of regular shop items, forcing you to spend more for less.👎
The game is singleplayer yet features microtransactions (not referring to DLC or extra content).👎
This is a full priced game yet features microtransactions like you'd expect from a free-to-play game.👎
You could pre-order DLC at a time when no details were known about that DLC.➖
Features unique cosmetic rewards for pre-ordering the game.➖
Has a "deluxe" edition of the game which features (almost) nothing but in-game cosmetic items.
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Battle Pass levels can be purchased with real life money.👎
Battle Passes are timed exclusives. If you don't finish it in a given time you do not get what you paid for.👎
Contains cosmetics for extraordinarily high prices, sometimes costing more than full priced games.👎
Contains in-game advertisements for real world products.👎
Contains items that only come in bundles and can not be acquired on their own.👎
Contains premium currencies that can only, or almost exclusively, be purchased with real money.👎
Dark patterns. This game includes design choices that are intentionally deceptive to try and get you to spend money.👎
Includes a limited-time always rotating store with exclusive discounts and/or cosmetics.👎
Often features items that can only be purchased during a limited time.👎
Premium currencies come in quantities that do not match the price of regular shop items, forcing you to spend more for less.
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In-game currencies can be purchased with real life money.👎
Includes mechanics that are intentionally slow or inconvenient, but can be bypassed with real money purchases.👎
Rewards in-game items for external purchases (e.g. Twitch Prime subscriptions).➖
Features an optional subscription fee.👍
The original purchase contains all future content, but there are some optional cosmetics and/or services you can purchase.👎
Battle Pass levels can be purchased with real life money.👎
Battle Passes are timed exclusives. If you don't finish it in a given time you do not get what you paid for.👎
Contains a variety of Premium Currencies, each used for different cosmetics or purposes.👎
Contains lootboxes that can be bought with real money.👎
Contains premium currencies that can only, or almost exclusively, be purchased with real money.👎
Often features "discounts" that still force you to purchase premium currencies for the same amount you would without the discount.👎
Premium currencies come in quantities that do not match the price of regular shop items, forcing you to spend more for less.👎
Rewards in-game items for external purchases (e.g. Twitch Prime subscriptions).➖
Contains "collabs", in-game promotional premium items for other IP or brands.➖
Contains one or multiple Battle Passes.
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Battle Pass levels can be purchased with real life money.👎
Battle Passes are timed exclusives. If you don't finish it in a given time you do not get what you paid for.👎
Contains cosmetics for extraordinarily high prices, sometimes costing more than full priced games.👎
Contains lootboxes that can be bought with real money.➖
Contains one or multiple Battle Passes.➖
Features a marketplace with community set pricing. You can buy/sell in-game items from other players using real life money.➖
Features an optional subscription fee.➖
Free to play. Requires no up front payment.👍
Extensive official mod support.
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Battle Pass levels can be purchased with real life money.👎
Battle Passes are timed exclusives. If you don't finish it in a given time you do not get what you paid for.👎
Contains cosmetics for extraordinarily high prices, sometimes costing more than full priced games.👎
Contains in-game advertisements for real world products.👎
Contains items that only come in bundles and can not be acquired on their own.👎
Contains lootboxes that can be bought with real money.👎
Contains premium currencies that can only, or almost exclusively, be purchased with real money.👎
Contains premium currencies that expire with time, forcing you to either spend them or lose them.👎
Includes a limited-time always rotating store with exclusive discounts and/or cosmetics.👎
Includes mechanics that are intentionally slow or inconvenient, but can be bypassed with real money purchases.
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Contains premium currencies that can only, or almost exclusively, be purchased with real money.👎
Includes mechanics that are intentionally slow or inconvenient, but can be bypassed with real money purchases.👎
Premium currencies come in quantities that do not match the price of regular shop items, forcing you to spend more for less.➖
Features unique cosmetic rewards for pre-ordering the game.➖
Has a "deluxe" edition of the game which features (almost) nothing but in-game cosmetic items.👍
Most items that can be bought for real money can also be bought with in-game currencies.
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Contains lootboxes that can be bought with real money.👎
In-game currencies can be purchased with real life money.➖
Features unique cosmetic rewards for pre-ordering the game.➖
Lootboxes can be earned frequently through regular play.👍
All in-game items can be purchased with in-game currencies and do not require real life money.👍
Extensive official mod support.👍
Items you don't want can be exchanged for in-game currencies.
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Contains premium currencies that can only, or almost exclusively, be purchased with real money.👎
Premium currencies come in quantities that do not match the price of regular shop items, forcing you to spend more for less.➖
Features unique cosmetic rewards for pre-ordering the game.➖
Has a "deluxe" edition of the game which features (almost) nothing but in-game cosmetic items.👍
All in-game items can be purchased with in-game currencies and do not require real life money.
👎
Battle Passes are timed exclusives. If you don't finish it in a given time you do not get what you paid for.👎
Contains items that only come in bundles and can not be acquired on their own.👎
Contains premium currencies that can only, or almost exclusively, be purchased with real money.👎
Includes a limited-time always rotating store with exclusive discounts and/or cosmetics.👎
Premium currencies come in quantities that do not match the price of regular shop items, forcing you to spend more for less.👎
Rewards in-game items for external purchases (e.g. Twitch Prime subscriptions).➖
Contains one or multiple Battle Passes.➖
Free to play. Requires no up front payment.
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Contains cosmetics for extraordinarily high prices, sometimes costing more than full priced games.👎
Contains items that only come in bundles and can not be acquired on their own.👎
In-game currencies can be purchased with real life money.👎
Often features items that can only be purchased during a limited time.👎
Premium currencies come in quantities that do not match the price of regular shop items, forcing you to spend more for less.👎
Rewards in-game items for external purchases (e.g. Twitch Prime subscriptions).➖
Free to play. Requires no up front payment.👍
Most items that can be bought for real money can also be bought with in-game currencies.👎
Contains cosmetics for extraordinarily high prices, sometimes costing more than full priced games.👎
Contains lootboxes that can be bought with real money.➖
Features a marketplace with community set pricing. You can buy/sell in-game items from other players using real life money.➖
Free to play. Requires no up front payment.👍
Extensive official mod support.
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Contains one or multiple Battle Passes.➖
The Battle Pass is completely free but otherwise functions the same as regular battle passes, expiring when you do not complete them in time.👍
Extensive official mod support.👍
The original purchase contains all future content, but there are some optional cosmetics and/or services you can purchase.
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Battle Pass levels can be purchased with real life money.👎
Contains lootboxes that can be bought with real money.👎
Contains premium currencies that can only, or almost exclusively, be purchased with real money.👎
Daily login reward streaks can be "repaired" using real money purchases.👎
Includes a limited-time always rotating store with exclusive discounts and/or cosmetics.👎
Premium currencies come in quantities that do not match the price of regular shop items, forcing you to spend more for less.👎
Rewards in-game items for external purchases (e.g. Twitch Prime subscriptions).➖
Contains one or multiple Battle Passes.➖
Features daily log in rewards that scale up in quality as you continue your log in streak.➖
Free to play. Requires no up front payment.👎
Battle Passes are timed exclusives. If you don't finish it in a given time you do not get what you paid for.👎
Contains cosmetics for extraordinarily high prices, sometimes costing more than full priced games.👎
Contains items that only come in bundles and can not be acquired on their own.👎
Contains lootboxes that can be bought with real money.👎
Contains one or multiple Season Passes, encouraging the purchase of unknown DLC you might never have purchased otherwise.👎
Contains premium currencies that can only, or almost exclusively, be purchased with real money.👎
Often features items that can only be purchased during a limited time.👎
Premium currencies come in quantities that do not match the price of regular shop items, forcing you to spend more for less.👎
Rewards in-game items for external purchases (e.g. Twitch Prime subscriptions).👎
This is a full priced game yet features microtransactions like you'd expect from a free-to-play game.
👎
Battle Passes are timed exclusives. If you don't finish it in a given time you do not get what you paid for.👎
Contains premium currencies that can only, or almost exclusively, be purchased with real money.👎
Rewards in-game items for external purchases (e.g. Twitch Prime subscriptions).👎
This is a full priced game yet features microtransactions like you'd expect from a free-to-play game.➖
Contains one or multiple Battle Passes.➖
Features unique cosmetic rewards for pre-ordering the game.👍
Items that can be purchased for premium currencies can alternatively also be purchased for real life money.
👎
Battle Pass levels can be purchased with real life money.👎
Battle Passes are timed exclusives. If you don't finish it in a given time you do not get what you paid for.👎
Contains items that only come in bundles and can not be acquired on their own.👎
Contains premium currencies that can only, or almost exclusively, be purchased with real money.👎
Includes a limited-time always rotating store with exclusive discounts and/or cosmetics.👎
Premium currencies come in quantities that do not match the price of regular shop items, forcing you to spend more for less.➖
Contains one or multiple Battle Passes.➖
Free to play. Requires no up front payment.
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Contains lootboxes that can be bought with real money.👎
Contains premium currencies that can only, or almost exclusively, be purchased with real money.👎
Premium currencies come in quantities that do not match the price of regular shop items, forcing you to spend more for less.➖
Free to play. Requires no up front payment.➖
Frequently makes use of limited time events which reward free in-game items.➖
Lootboxes can be earned frequently through regular play.👍
All in-game items can be purchased with in-game currencies and do not require real life money.