When Netflix introduced the subscription method of streaming movies and TV shows, many thought it was an innovative service. Eventually, other companies started doing the same—offering varying monthly subscriptions so users could watch a range of movies and TV shows.

But did you know game publishers also offer the same service for PCs? Subscriptions like the Xbox's PC Game Pass and EA Play lets you download and play games, all at affordable monthly prices. So, if you're a PC gamer, here are the best game subscription options you can get.

1. Xbox PC Game Pass

If you're into console gaming, you've probably heard of the Xbox Game Pass. Although the title says Xbox, Microsoft offers two tiers to this console subscription service that lets you play several (call it hundreds) of titles on your Windows gaming PC.

With the Xbox Game Pass, you get first-day access to many Microsoft game titles. And aside from accessing exclusive Xbox titles on your PC, like the Halo and Forza franchises, you could also get several EA Play and Ubisoft titles like Battlefield and Watch Dogs 2.

The Xbox PC Game Pass costs $9.99 a month. And if you upgrade to the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Tier, which gives you Xbox cloud gaming, you'll have to spend $14.99 a month.

2. EA Play

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Electronic Arts, or EA, has published several iconic titles, like The Sims, Need for Speed, Battlefield, and FIFA franchises. So, if you're a fan of its games and don't want to shell out almost $10 a month for the Xbox PC Game Pass, EA Play is a tempting alternative.

At just $4.99 a month, getting EA Play basic is a steal. You can also get EA Play Pro, which costs the same as Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. But if you want to save as much as 50% off the subscription price, commit to EA's annual plans for both EA Play and EA Play Pro.

3. Ubisoft+

Similar to EA Play, Ubisoft makes some of its titles available on the Xbox PC Game Pass. However, if you're into other Ubisoft franchises, like Assassin's Creed, The Division, and Splinter Cell, you have to get Ubisoft+.

The company offers two subscription tiers with Ubisoft+: PC Access costs $14.99 a month, which can include Premium Editions like DLCs and Season Passes. You can also opt for the Multi Access plan at $17.99, which adds Stadia and Luna support, allowing you to play some titles over the cloud.

4. Humble Choice

Most game subscription services deliver a vast library you can freely choose from. However, if the subscription company decides to remove a game for whatever reason, you will lose access to the game unless you purchase it separately.

Humble Choice breaks the mold by offering a monthly plan that lets you own the games forever. So, even if Humble Choice ceases to exist in the future, you still get to own the titles you've downloaded via Humble Choice. The only downside is that you can't pick the titles you want; instead, Humble Choice will offer eight games from both indie and mainstream developers.

Humble Bundle also donates a portion of its income to charity, so if you want to game while donating to a good cause, this is the subscription to go for. At $11.99 a month, it's an excellent choice if you want to discover new titles that'll let you try games you'll otherwise never play; plus, you get to keep them forever, and you're helping better the world we live in.

5. Prime Gaming

If you have Amazon Prime, you should consider Prime Gaming, as it's already included in your monthly fee. At just $14.99, you access Prime Video, Prime Music, Prime Reading, and, of course, Prime Gaming.

You get monthly loot from developers like Niantic Games (Pokémon Go), Riot Games (League of Legends), Rockstar Games (Grand Theft Auto Online), and more. There is also a rotating list of game titles you can download for free every month, like StarCraft: Remastered, ScourgeBringer, and Recompile.

Aside from that, Luna, Amazon's cloud gaming service, has a dedicated channel for Prime subscribers to try new titles every month.

6. Stadia Pro

With smartphones slowly becoming the future of gaming and thousands of games on Google Play, it just makes sense for Google to dive into the game subscription service with Stadia. Although its launch didn't turn out well, Google Stadia seems to be doing somewhat better.

Although you can purchase games on Google Stadia, Google also offers the Stadia Pro subscription for $9.99. It lets you stream a growing number of titles on whatever online device you have—whether it's a computer, smartphone, tablet, or Chromecast Ultra.

Best of all, you can play games on Stadia with a keyboard and mouse, Stadia controller, or any other controller (like Xbox or PlayStation controllers) that connects via USB or Bluetooth. You can also play free Stadia games without signing up for the Stadia Pro free trial.

7. Utomik

This game subscription provider is one of the first in the market, launching its services in 2014. And although the company is less popular than Xbox Game Pass and Humble Choice, it has a massive library of over 1,370 games, with more added weekly.

Utomik also has one of the most affordable offerings on the market, with its single-user tier at just $20.99 for three months ($7/month), $37.79 for six months ($6.30/month), and $67.19 for a year ($5.60/month).

You can also opt for the four-user family plan if there are four gamers in your family. The plans cost $29.99 for three months ($2.50/month/user), $53.99 for six months ($2.25/month/user), and $95.99 for a year ($2.00/month/user).

Play New Games Every Month

If you're an avid gamer and you've grown tired of playing the same games repeatedly, then it's time to try a game subscription service. By signing up for any of these offerings, you get access to hundreds, if not thousands, of titles you can download anytime. Furthermore, you can try new indie titles from developers you've never heard of, allowing you to play unique games without risking money on an untested game.

And even if you only follow a franchise or two, the annual cost of most of these gaming subscription services makes it cost-effective to get the titles you want every time they come out.