Game Stores

The way people purchase video games has changed dramatically over the past decade. Digital distribution is the norm, and this distribution manifests itself in the form of several convenient storefronts. Most PC gamers have heard of Steam, but other options like Good Old Games, Origin, uPlay, or even the Microsoft Store exist as well.

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Steam
Free • Proprietary
Game Store
Game Library Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
Windows Phone
iPad
SteamOS
Flathub
75 alternatives to Steam
Steam is a digital distribution, digital rights management, multiplayer and communications platform developed by Valve Corporation. It is used to distribute a wide range of games and related media entirely over the internet, stretching from one-man independent efforts to some of...
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Steam Features
1. Achievements SupportedSteam offers the possibility of unlocking achievements through completing challenges.
2. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
3. Controller SupportSteam supports the use of a controller (XBOX, PlayStation, etc.).
4. Two-factor AuthenticationSteam supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
5. Dark ModeSteam supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. Cloud savesSteam allows you to save your progress in the cloud.
7. Hardware AcceleratedSteam can use the GPU and CPU to speed up rendering, conversion, and overall performance.
Game Launcher
Achievements Supported
Cloud Sync
Controller Support
Auto Update
Free to play
Two-factor Authentication
Community-based
Distributed marketplace
VR support
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GOG.com
Free • Proprietary
Game Store
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Software as a Service (SaaS)
54 alternatives to GOG.com
GOG.com (Good Old Games) sells classic PC games through their download service at a low price, without DRM, and updated to run on the latest versions of Windows and other systems.
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GOG.com Features
1. DRM FreeNo Digital rights management (DRM), i.e. no copy protection.
2. Ad-freeGOG.com doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Achievements SupportedGOG.com offers the possibility of unlocking achievements through completing challenges.
4. LightweightGOG.com consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
DRM Free
Optional launcher/overlay
Import from Steam
Ad-free
European data privacy
Achievements Supported
Giveaways
Community-based
Integrated Chat
Lightweight
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itch.io
Free • Open Source
Game Store
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
Android Tablet
Epic Games Store
41 alternatives to itch.io
itch.io gives you the ability to design a page where people can download games you have uploaded. You can optionally put a minimum price on your game (which can be 0), giving people the opportunity to pay you what they think you deserve. All files and images are hosted on itch.
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itch.io Features
1. DRM FreeNo Digital rights management (DRM), i.e. no copy protection.
2. Two-factor Authenticationitch.io supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
DRM Free
Games library
Content Discovery
Browser-based
Distribution
Open Revenue Sharing
Electron based
Two-factor Authentication
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Lutris
Free • Open Source
Game Library Manager
Game Store
Compatibility Layer Tool
Linux
Online
FLATHUB
43 alternatives to Lutris
Lutris is an open source gaming platform for GNU/Linux. It allows you to gather and manage (install, configure and launch) all your games acquired from any source, in a single interface.
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Lutris Features
Game Launcher
Custom Scripts
Multi System Emulator
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GOG GALAXY
Free • Proprietary
Game Store
Game Library Manager
Mac
Windows
18 alternatives to GOG GALAXY
Connect GOG GALAXY 2.0 with multiple platforms and unite all your games and friends scattered across them in one powerful app.
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GOG GALAXY Features
1. DRM FreeNo Digital rights management (DRM), i.e. no copy protection.
2. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
3. Achievements SupportedGOG GALAXY offers the possibility of unlocking achievements through completing challenges.
Game Launcher
DRM Free
Cloud Sync
Community-based
Auto Update
Achievements Supported
Update Notifier
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Humble Bundle
Paid • Proprietary
Game Store
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
Android Tablet
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Buy a bundle of games, you decide the price, and support charity in the process.
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Humble Bundle Features
1. DRM FreeNo Digital rights management (DRM), i.e. no copy protection.
2. Two-factor AuthenticationHumble Bundle supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
Charity
DRM Free
Games library
Loot subscription
Two-factor Authentication
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Epic Games Store
Free • Proprietary
Game Store
Mac
Windows
Online
30 alternatives to Epic Games Store
The Epic Games store is now open, featuring games from other developers. Epic's goal is to bring you great games, and to give game developers a better deal: they receive 88% of the money you spend, versus only 70% elsewhere.
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Epic Games Store Features
1. Achievements SupportedEpic Games Store offers the possibility of unlocking achievements through completing challenges.
Games library
Giveaways
Game Launcher
Achievements Supported
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Game Jolt
Free • Open Source
Game Store
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
18 alternatives to Game Jolt
Game Jolt, where all the best free Indie Games are at! Browse through thousands of free Indie Games ready for you to play. This is Indie.
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Game Jolt Features
API Integration
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EA App
Free • Proprietary
Game Store
Game Library Manager
Mac
Windows
Online
44 alternatives to EA App
The EA App, formerly known as Origin, is the built-from-scratch PC platform for EA players, games, and content. It brings you a faster experience, fewer clicks to jump back into your favorite games, and powerful Playtime Controls to help you keep tabs on how much time you and...
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EA App Features
1. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
2. Achievements SupportedEA App offers the possibility of unlocking achievements through completing challenges.
3. Two-factor AuthenticationEA App supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
4. Dark ModeEA App supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
Cloud Sync
Achievements Supported
Two-factor Authentication
Dark Mode
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Ubisoft Connect
Free • Proprietary
Game Store
Game Library Manager
Windows
23 alternatives to Ubisoft Connect
Ubisoft Connect (before Uplay) is Ubisoft's PC games portal, where you can find all your games on PC
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Ubisoft Connect Features
1. Two-factor AuthenticationUbisoft Connect supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
2. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
Two-factor Authentication
Game Launcher
Cloud Sync
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Battle.net
Free • Proprietary
Game Store
Game Library Manager
Mac
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
14 alternatives to Battle.net
Battle.net is an Internet-based online game, social networking service, digital distribution, and digital rights management platform developed by Blizzard Entertainment.
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Battle.net Features
1. Two-factor AuthenticationBattle.net supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
Integrated Chat
Games library
Two-factor Authentication
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Indiegala
Paid • Proprietary
Game Store
Online
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Buy a bundle of games, you decide the price, and support charity in the process.
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Indiegala Features
1. DRM FreeNo Digital rights management (DRM), i.e. no copy protection.
DRM Free
Cryptocurrency payment
Charity
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Fanatical
Paid • Proprietary
Game Store
Mac
Windows
Linux
21 alternatives to Fanatical
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Fanatical Features
1. DRM FreeNo Digital rights management (DRM), i.e. no copy protection.
DRM Free
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Instant Gaming
Free • Proprietary
Game Store
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
35 alternatives to Instant Gaming
Instant Gaming is one of the most popular online store for downloading all types of latest games and accessing their CD key easily.

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FreeToGame
Free • Proprietary
Game Store
Game Library Manager
Online
Software as a Service (SaaS)
60 alternatives to FreeToGame
FreeToGame is a gaming platform that provides access to the best free-to-play games and MMO Games while rewarding gamers with free premium in-game loot, special offers and exclusive perks at no cost to the user!
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FreeToGame Features
Free to play
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