Top-level domain
.games domains
Names built for play on .games
.games is a generic top-level domain that reads as exactly what it says, making it a natural home for game studios, multiplayer hubs, esports teams, community servers, and game jams. It launched in 2015 and is open to anyone, with no residency or industry rules, and no special DNS or HTTPS requirements (unlike .dev or .app). Because the word is built into the extension, a short brand on .games can say more than a long .com. The plural reads best for projects that span more than one title or a whole community, such as "indie.games" or "retro.games," rather than a single game. The trade-offs versus .com are the usual ones: less default familiarity, occasional forms that assume .com, and pricing that varies by registrar and tends to run higher than a plain .com. For a gaming audience that already lives online, those costs are minor and the clarity is worth it. It pairs well with a separate .com or a short social handle if you want a fallback people will type by reflex.
Live on .games
Available .games names
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FAQ
What does .games mean and who is it for?
It is an open generic top-level domain that signals games at a glance, so the audience knows the topic before they read the rest of the name. It suits game studios, multiplayer and esports communities, modding sites, game jams, and storefronts.
Is .games a good fit compared to .com?
If your project is clearly about games and reaches an online-native audience, .games is descriptive and memorable in a way .com cannot be. A .com is still more familiar by default, so many teams hold a matching .com as a fallback while building the brand on .games.
How do I check if a specific .games domain is available?
Search the exact name you want on domainsearch.sh to see live availability and close alternatives. Availability is per domain, so even if a word looks taken, a slightly different phrasing on .games often is not.
Are there special technical requirements for .games?
No. Unlike .dev and .app, .games has no preloaded HTTPS-only rule, so it works like an ordinary domain. Registration pricing varies by registrar and usually sits above a basic .com.
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