Ascendara Alternatives

Ascendara is described as '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' and is an app in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Ascendara for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Linux, Mac and Android apps. The best Ascendara alternative is Steam, which is free. Other great apps like Ascendara are GOG.com, itch.io, Lutris and Playnite.

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  1. Steam icon
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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
     
    • Steam is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Ascendara.

    • Steam is the most popular free alternative to Ascendara.

    • Steam is Free and ProprietaryAscendara is Free and Open Source
  2. GOG.com icon
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    Digital platform for DRM-free PC games featuring both classics and modern releases, fully downloadable and playable without a launcher, curated selection, 30-day returns, compatibility updates, extra content like soundtracks, and support for multiple platforms.

    50 GOG.com alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • GOG.com is the most popular SaaS alternative to Ascendara.

    • GOG.com is Free and ProprietaryAscendara is Free and Open Source
    • GOG.com is Privacy focused and LightweightAscendara is not according to our users
  3. itch.io icon
     275 likes
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    Indie game marketplace and community platform providing customizable pricing, pay-what-you-want options, game file hosting, stats tracking, and an app managing downloads and updates across Windows, macOS, and Linux, plus support for non-game digital content.

    42 itch.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Epic Games Store
     
    • itch.io is the most popular Open Source alternative to Ascendara.

    • itch.io is Free and Open SourceAscendara is also Free and Open Source
  4. Lutris icon
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    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.

    62 Lutris alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
     
  5. Playnite icon
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    Video game library manager and launcher with support for 3rd party libraries like Steam, GOG, Origin and Uplay, providing one unified interface for your games.

    45 Playnite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Heroic is an Open Source Game Launcher for Linux, Windows and macOS (10.15+, won't work properly on High sierra and older versions). Right now it supports launching games from the .

    32 Heroic Games Launcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
     
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    Google's official Android marketplace offers a diverse range of apps, games, books, and movies. Accessible via Android devices and web browsers, it features user reviews, secure transactions with Play Protect, personalized recommendations, and integrates with Google services.

    94 Google Play Store alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
     
  8. Humble Bundle icon
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    Offers digital bundles and a storefront with pay-what-you-want pricing for games, books, and software, featuring DRM-free options, cross-platform support, indie publishing, monthly subscriptions, charity donations, and distribution via download or keys.

    28 Humble Bundle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • Humble Bundle is the most popular commercial alternative to Ascendara.

    • Humble Bundle is Paid and ProprietaryAscendara is Free and Open Source
  9. GOG GALAXY icon
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    Combine all your gaming platforms in one app; keep games and friends together, track achievements and playtime, all for free with a GOG account. Enjoy a seamless, customizable experience across console and PC libraries.

    37 GOG GALAXY alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  10. Retrom icon
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    Centralized game library management service, allowing you to host games on one device and connect multiple clients, supporting cross-platform play and emulation. Easily manage emulator profiles, with web client access for metadata and artwork showcase.

    42 Retrom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
    • Retrom is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Ascendara.

    • Retrom is Free and Open SourceAscendara is also Free and Open Source
    • Retrom is Privacy focusedAscendara is not according to our users
  11. Epic Games Store icon
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    The Epic Games Store is a digital platform for computer games that champions developer success by offering an 88% revenue share. With the "Epic First Run" program, developers enjoy 100% revenue for the first six months for exclusive titles, transitioning to the standard split thereafter?

    34 Epic Games Store alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  12. Game Jolt icon
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    Experience a vibrant community for gamers and creators, offering challenges, rewards, and a shop for collectibles. Share and sell personal creations, explore anime and fan art, connect in a global cosplay realm, and more.

    24 Game Jolt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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