GOG GALAXY AlternativesTop Game Stores & Game Library Managers like GOG GALAXY

GOG GALAXY is described as 'Connect GOG GALAXY 2.0 with multiple platforms and unite all your games and friends scattered across them in one powerful app' and is a very popular Game Store in the gaming software category. There are more than 25 alternatives to GOG GALAXY for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and Android apps. The best GOG GALAXY alternative is Steam, which is free. Other great apps like GOG GALAXY are Playnite, itch.io, Heroic Games Launcher and Epic Games Store.

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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
    • Snapcraft
     
    • Steam is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to GOG GALAXY.

    • Steam is the most popular free alternative to GOG GALAXY.

    • Steam is Free and ProprietaryGOG GALAXY is also Free and Proprietary
  2. 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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    Comments about Playnite as an Alternative to GOG GALAXY
    OMGparticles
    Positive
    2

    Both apps allow you to connect to various launchers/platforms and consolidate all of your games into one master game library.

    KazuShuSora
    Positive
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    I prefer Playnite over GoG Galaxy 2.0, because the integrations actually work, it supports more accounts and the client itself and the metadata of the games are highly customizable.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Playnite is a great GOG GALAXY alternative.

    • Playnite is the most popular Open Source alternative to GOG GALAXY.

    • Playnite is Free and Open SourceGOG GALAXY is Free and Proprietary
    • Playnite is CustomizableGOG GALAXY 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
     
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    Comments about itch.io as an Alternative to GOG GALAXY
    Guest
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    It only connects to a single store. It is not an equivalent alternative.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. itch.io is a legitimate GOG GALAXY alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • itch.io is Free and Open SourceGOG GALAXY is Free and Proprietary
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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
     
  5. 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
     
  6. 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 GOG GALAXY.

    • Retrom is Free and Open SourceGOG GALAXY is Free and Proprietary
    • Retrom is Privacy focusedGOG GALAXY is not according to our users
  7. 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
     
  8. Pegasus icon
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    Pegasus is a graphical frontend for browsing your game library (especially retro games) and launching them from one place. It's focusing on customizability, cross platform support (including embedded devices) and high performance.

    49 Pegasus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
     
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