<p>Aside from Steam and Epic Games Store, GOG.com (formerly Good Old Games) has also proven to be an extensive library for some great games.</p>

<p>Though you are usually expected to buy games for yourselves, there might be times when you'll want to purchase games for your friends. So, does GOG.com allow you to buy games for your friends?</p>

<h2>How to Send Gifts on GOG.com</h2>

<p>Luckily, GOG.com users have an option in which they can buy games for their friends. Simply purchase the game like you usually would by finding the game you want to buy and then clicking the Add to Cart button.</p>

<img src="https://cdn2.whatoplay.com/news/gog-gift-1.jpg" alt="GOG Gifting Guide">

<img src="https://cdn2.whatoplay.com/news/gog-gift-2.jpg" alt="GOG Gifting Guide">

<p>Go to your cart, and right before paying for the item, click the option to “Gift this Order”.This will then open a window which will allow you to enter the e-mail of the person you’re sending the gift to.</p>

<img src="https://cdn2.whatoplay.com/news/gog-gift-3.jpg" alt="GOG Gifting Guide">

<p>GOG.com will also give you the option to leave a message for the person you’re buying a game for so you can make your purchase extra special.</p>

<h2>How to Send Gifts on GOG.com Summary</h2>
<ol>
<li>Go to the game you want to purchase.</li>
<li>Add the game to your cart.</li>
<li>Click the "Gift this Order" checkbox</li>
<li>OPTIONAL: Add a message for your gift</li>
<li>Pay for the game.</li>
</ol>

<h2>Can you purchase DLC for someone else on GOG.com?</h2>

<p>Yes, GOG.com also allows you to send DLCs as gifts, not just games. Just purchase the DLC like you usually would. Similar to gifting games, you can click an option to “Gift This Order.”</p>

<p>Take note though, players who don’t own the base game won’t be able to access the DLC you purchased. Make sure that they own the base game before buying them DLCs.</p>

<h2>Can I Buy Games as Gifts on Epic Games Store?</h2>

<p>According to <a href="https://whatoplay.com/post/epic-gifts/">Epic Games Store</a>, players can’t buy games as gifts yet. There have been no updates on whether Epic will add this option. However, there have been plenty of discussions in the online community. It may only be a matter of time before the feature is added to the store.</p>

<p>In the meantime, some suggest sending money to the person you want to buy a gift for. Others have also suggested secretly logging in to your friend's account, purchasing the game for them, and surprising them with a new game in their library.</p>

<h2>Can I Buy Gifts on Steam?</h2>

<img src="https://cdn2.whatoplay.com/news/store_home_share.jpg" alt="Steam Gifting Guide">

<a href="https://whatoplay.com/post/steam-gifts/">READ MORE: How to Gift Games on Steam</a>

<p>Unlike Epic, you can very much <a href="https://whatoplay.com/post/steam-gifts/">purchase gifts on Steam</a>. Add the game (or DLC) to your cart, and select the option that says “This is a gift.” This will allow you to purchase the game for another Steam user, and there will also be an option to leave a message along with your gift.</p>

<p>You have to make sure that the person you’re giving the gift to also has a Steam account, and they should also be a member of your friend list.</p>

<h2>Related pages</h2>
 <ul>
   <li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/post/steam-gifts/">How to Gift Games on Steam</a></li>
<li><a href="https://whatoplay.com/post/epic-gifts/">How to Gift Games on Epic Games Store</a></li>
</ul>

Aside from Steam and Epic Games Store, GOG.com (formerly Good Old Games) has also proven to be an extensive library for some great games.

How to Gift Games on GOG

Aside from Steam and Epic Games Store, GOG.com (formerly Good Old Games) has also proven to be an extensive library for some great games.