What is a historical low price, and why it is the only number that matters
Playze Staff · Jul 4, 2026
If you learn one thing about buying PC games, make it this: the discount percentage on a store page tells you almost nothing. The number that matters is the historical low — the lowest price a game has ever sold for.
Why the discount percentage lies
A "-75%" banner is measured against the full list price, which publishers rarely charge any more. A game can show a big discount and still be more expensive than it was three months ago. Percentages are marketing; the all-time low is the truth.
How to read the all-time low
Every game page on playze.io shows the current price next to the historical low. The rule is simple:
- At or within a dollar of the all-time low — buy with confidence, this is a genuine deal.
- Well above the all-time low — wait, or set a price alert; a better price has happened before and will again.
It is the fastest way to tell a real bargain from a fake one. A game like The Witcher 3 is almost always near its low; something like Elden Ring takes more patience. Put it together with our full guide on how to never overpay for a PC game.
