For computer players, the juggling act of having more than one platform is part of the game, albeit a tiring one. With games distributed across Steam, Xbox Game Pass, EA Play, and beyond, keeping track of what you have, what’s out there, and what’s expiring can be a full-time gig. And when you’re trying to get the most mileage out of your subscriptions, buying a game you already have access to is far too simple. That’s where a new but ingenious browser tool comes in.
Say hello to “Available on Game Pass,” a Chrome extension created to save game players time, money, and frustration.
Developed by Argentine programmer LucasRomerodb, this very-light extension silently improves your Steam shopping experience. If you browse a game’s page in Steam using Google Chrome, the extension will automatically scan whether the game is also part of Xbox Game Pass for PC or console. If it is, a neat green Game Pass tag displays right above the “Add to Cart” button—saving you from double purchases and reminding you of making the most out of your subscription.
It’s a clever, no-nonsense utility that’s picking up steam by word of mouth and social media, and you can understand why. The add-on doesn’t merely end with checking for availability—it also shows which platforms the game is playable on, whether it’s available through EA Play, and even indicates titles that are coming soon or will soon depart the service.
No logging in required. No setup worry. Just helpful information when you need it.
It differs from other game library software that requests your account information or synchronizes with your current platforms because Available on Game Pass and is done directly in the browser. No need to sign in to Xbox, no need to sign in to Steam. Whether browsing casually at home or checking something on the move, it simply works.
For anyone juggling multiple subscriptions or just attempting to squeeze the most value out of Game Pass, this sort of real-time cross-referencing is a game-changer. As more big-name titles like Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 5 Royal drop on both platforms, it’s more crucial than ever to be aware of where your access is.
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What’s the catch?
Currently, the extension is only available for use with Chromium-based browsers such as Chrome and Edge, and it doesn’t sync with the Steam desktop client. An eventual Firefox version might be in development, but for the moment, Chrome users are best served. Although there isn’t an official Xbox Game Pass client for Steam Deck, tools like this provide a useful assist by allowing you to verify availability before purchasing or loading a new title.
Bigger Picture: Intelligent Gaming in the Age of Subscription
The increasing popularity of applications such as those Available on Game Pass is indicative of a larger change in how we keep track of digital games. With constantly changing catalogs and several overlapping services, gamers want intelligent, lightweight solutions for keeping track of their libraries without getting lost in apps and spreadsheets.
Whether we ever do end up with complete Game Pass integration on Steam is yet to be determined. But in the meantime, community-created tools are stepping in—and making life that tiny bit less painful for the modern PC gamer.