What does .games mean?
Registry operator: Dog Beach, LLC — per the IANA root database.
Source: IANA root zone database, checked August 23, 2026.
What .games is actually used for
Studio or publisher: .games. Community, tournaments, Discord-adjacent: .gg. That's the whole decision tree.
Is .games a country code or generic domain?
.games is a generic top-level domain (gTLD), not tied to any country. It's available to register through accredited registrars worldwide.
Who runs .games?
.games is operated by Dog Beach, LLC. It has been live in the official IANA DNS root since 2016.
Can anyone register a .games domain?
Yes — .games is open for public registration through accredited registrars. Availability of a specific name still depends on whether someone already owns it. Here’s how to check whether a specific name is taken.
Should you use it?
Our short answer: The literal gaming TLD — better for studios and catalogs, while .gg owns the community layer. For the full pros, cons, and rating, read the complete .games review.