Google Play Store Alternatives for Windows

Google Play Store is not available for Windows but there are some alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows alternative is Steam, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Google Play Store and six of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Google Play Store are Hydra Launcher, Ascendara, Github Store and LocalAPK.

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  1. Steam icon

    Steam

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    Steam provides a digital distribution platform for games with streaming, mod support, and multiplayer capabilities. Developed by Valve, it supports over 100 payment methods, includes Early Access, cloud sync, controller support for major brands, and offers an integrated gaming community.

    66 Steam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • SteamOS
    • Snapcraft
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    Shaz Shah
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    I like Steam, but this list is for listing Android-based apps, as an alternative to Google Play Store.

    Wei899
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    Steam does not offer mobile apps like Google Play Store

    Guest
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    Chalk and Cheese, Steam has morals.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. Steam is a legitimate Google Play Store alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Steam is the most popular Windows, Mac, iPhone, Linux & iPad alternative to Google Play Store.

    • Steam is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Play Store is also Free and Proprietary
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    Hydra Launcher

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    Hydra is a Game Launcher with its own embedded BitTorrent Client and a self-managed repack scraper.

    42 Hydra Launcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Google Play store is an Android App Store, hydra launcher is not, thus not a real alternative to the play store.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Hydra Launcher is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Play Store is Free and Proprietary
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    Ascendara

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    Ascendara simplifies your game management experience by providing a seamless way to discover, organize, and test pre-installed games. No more hassle with extracting, installing, or moving files. The game library is powered by a custom webscraper, currently featuring titles...

    43 Ascendara alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Github Store

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    A free, open-source app store for GitHub releases — browse, discover, and install apps with one click. Powered by Kotlin and Compose Multiplatform for Android & Desktop.

    17 Github Store alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    LocalAPK

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    LocalAPK is the best way of managing your APK files. It contains alot of features to make managing of APK files easier:

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Homebrew Browser

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    The Homebrew Browser is a homebrew application that allows you to download homebrew applications through your Wii without the need of downloading through a computer and extracting them to your SD card.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Dolphin Emulator
     
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