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.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- Windows Phone
- iPad
- Flathub
- SteamOS




Most users think Steam is a great Battle.net alternative.
Steam is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Battle.net.
Steam is the most popular free alternative to Battle.net.
- Steam is Free and Proprietary










































Battle.net is a gaming platform where you can play and buy games. Twitch is a streaming platform where you can watch streams (among others gaming streams)