.games Domain Registrationfrom £51.88/yr
Why Choose a .games Domain?
The .games extension launched in 2015 as part of ICANN's new gTLD programme and is operated by Identity Digital (formerly Donuts). It speaks directly to the gaming community in the plural — covering tabletop, video games, mobile titles, esports and indie studios. Because the word "games" is used worldwide regardless of language, the TLD travels well internationally and pairs naturally with studio names, game titles, tournaments and community hubs.
Ideal for:
- Independent game studios and publishers
- Esports teams, leagues and tournament organisers
- Board game and tabletop designers
- Mobile and browser game developers
- Gaming news sites, wikis and fan communities
Things to know:
- Unrestricted — anyone, anywhere can register a .games domain.
- Operated by Identity Digital, the same registry behind .live, .studio and .software.
- Premium-tier names (short words, popular game genres) are priced higher by the registry and renew at the premium rate each year.
- The TLD is distinct from the singular .game, which is a separate, more restrictive extension.
Creative .games Domain Ideas
- Pixelforge.games — indie studio portfolio and devlog
- MidnightArena.games — competitive multiplayer title landing page
- HexAndDice.games — tabletop publisher catalogue
- RookieLeague.games — amateur esports tournament platform
- BackroomBoard.games — board game café and event venue
- QuestPatch.games — RPG modding community and download hub
Frequently asked questions about .games
Anyone. There are no eligibility restrictions, residency requirements or documentation checks for .games. Whether you're an established publisher, a one-person indie developer, an esports organisation or simply a fan running a community site, you can register a .games domain on a first-come, first-served basis.
You can register a .games domain in increments of 1 to 10 years at a time. You can also renew early to extend your total registration period, up to the 10-year maximum from the renewal date. Auto-renewal is available so you don't accidentally lose the name.
Yes. You'll need to unlock the domain at your current registrar, request the EPP authorisation code, and start the transfer from our control panel. The transfer typically completes within 5 to 7 days and adds an extra year to your registration period at no loss of remaining time.
Yes. Identity Digital classifies certain high-demand .games names — usually short words, popular genres or well-known terms — as premium. These carry a higher registration fee and renew each year at the same premium rate rather than the standard price. The domain search will flag any premium pricing before you order.
After expiry the domain enters a roughly 30-day grace period during which you can renew at the standard price. After that it moves into a redemption period of about 30 days where renewal is possible but carries a registry redemption fee. Once that ends the name is released back to the public pool.