Method
How we build the Top 10
Every platform is marked against the same yardstick.
Catalogue range
How many games there are, how varied the genres are and how often new titles arrive.
First-session ease
How quickly a newcomer gets from the front page to actually playing something.
Buyer and player respect
Clear refund rules, ownership terms, sensible ads and no pressure tactics.
Extras around play
Mods, jams, achievements, forums and other things that keep people coming back.
From marks to ranking
Each criterion receives a whole number from 1 to 10. The overall score is the plain average of the four marks, rounded to one decimal place, and the Top 10 is sorted from highest to lowest. Where two platforms tie, we keep the one with the higher first-session mark ahead.
What we do not do
We do not accept payment, free keys in exchange for placement, or affiliate commissions. We do not invent user numbers or quote reviews we cannot verify. Marks are opinions formed by using each service, and they are revisited every quarter.
Scope
Only video game stores, marketplaces and portals are considered. Gambling, betting and other real-money services are outside the scope of this site.