Guides
Practical guides on buying, activating, and timing your purchase of game keys.
How Do CD Keys Work?
What a CD key actually is, how activation works on Steam, Epic, and other platforms, and what to check before you buy.
When Is the Best Time to Buy Game Keys?
How game key prices move over time, the sales periods worth waiting for, and how to use price history to time a purchase.
How Affiliate Links Work on Looti
Why some links on Looti are affiliate links, how that affects (or doesn’t affect) the prices you see, and how we pick which offer to show first.
Are Cheap CD Keys Safe? What to Check Before You Buy
Why resellers can sell keys for less than the platform’s own store, the signs of a legitimate seller, and the red flags worth avoiding.
Game Key Regions Explained: EU, US, and Global
What a region lock actually restricts, why the same key costs different amounts by region, and how to pick the right one on Looti.
Standard vs. Deluxe vs. Ultimate Edition: What’s Actually Different
What you typically get for the upgrade price between game editions, and how to decide whether it’s worth paying more.
Physical vs. Digital Game Keys: Which Should You Buy
The real differences between a boxed copy and a digital key code, and which makes more sense depending on how you play.