About IsItP2W
Helping gamers make informed decisions about pay-to-win mechanics since 2025.
Our Mission
We believe gamers deserve to know what they're getting into before investing their time and money. Too often, players discover aggressive monetization only after hours of gameplay—or worse, after spending money.
IsItP2W provides transparent, community-driven assessments of pay-to-win mechanics in video games. Our goal is simple: help you find games that respect your time and wallet.
How It Works
9-Factor Rating System
We analyze games across 9 factors in 3 categories: Gameplay Impact (power gap, competitive impact, exclusive content), Progression Pressure (grind walls, pay-to-skip, FOMO tactics), and Monetization Ethics (gambling mechanics, transparency, price accessibility).
Community Reviews
Real players share their experiences with P2W mechanics. Reviews are moderated for quality and verified with Steam playtime when possible.
Steam Verification
Link your Steam account to automatically verify your playtime. This builds trust and helps readers know your experience level.
AI Moderation
Our AI-powered moderation ensures reviews are helpful, on-topic, and free from spam or abuse.
P2W Levels Explained
Cosmetic-only or no microtransactions. Fair for all players.
Minor conveniences available. Free players can compete effectively.
Noticeable advantages for paying players, but skill can overcome.
Clear disadvantage for free players. Paying provides major benefits.
Nearly impossible to compete without paying. Heavy pay-to-progress walls.
Who We Are
IsItP2W.com is an independent project created by Jordan D Turner, operating as JT Digital Systems in Alberta, Canada.
We are not affiliated with any game publishers, developers, or platforms. Our ratings and reviews are independent and based on community feedback and analysis.
Disclaimer
P2W ratings on this site represent opinions based on community feedback and our analysis. They are not definitive assessments. Game monetization can change over time, and individual experiences may vary.
All game titles, logos, and images are trademarks of their respective owners. We use them under fair use for commentary and review purposes.
Get Involved
IsItP2W is built by the community, for the community. Here's how you can help:
- Write reviews - Share your experience with P2W mechanics in games you've played.
- Vote on reviews - Help surface the most helpful reviews.
- Link your Steam - Verify your playtime to build trust.
- Spread the word - Tell other gamers about IsItP2W.
Contact
Have questions, feedback, or suggestions? We'd love to hear from you.