itch.io AlternativesTop Game Stores and other similar apps like itch.io

itch.io is described as 'Indie-focused digital marketplace and community platform offering customizable pricing, game hosting, stats tracking, asset sales, and manageable app downloads' and is a very popular Game Store in the gaming software category. There are more than 25 alternatives to itch.io for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Linux, Mac and Android apps. The best itch.io alternative is Steam, which is free. Other great apps like itch.io are GOG.com, Heroic Games Launcher, GOG GALAXY and Game Jolt.

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itch.io alternatives page was last updated May 20, 2025
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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.

    64 Steam alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • SteamOS
    Steam Store

    Properties

    1.  Gaming-focused

    Features

    1.  Game Launcher
    2.  Achievements Supported
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Auto Update
    5.  Controller Support
    6.  Two-factor Authentication
    7.  Free to play
    8.  Application Launchers
    9.  VR support
    10.  Distributed marketplace
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Mods

    Steam VS itch.io

     

    • Most users think Steam is a great itch.io alternative.

    • Steam is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to itch.io.

    • Steam is the most popular free alternative to itch.io.

    • Steam is Free and Proprietaryitch.io is Free and Open Source
  2. GOG.com icon

    GOG.com

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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.

    47 GOG.com alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    GOG.com screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Gaming-focused

    Features

    1.  DRM Free
    2.  Optional launcher/overlay
    3.  European data privacy
    4. Steam icon  Import from Steam
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Achievements Supported
    7.  Giveaways
    8.  Community-based
    9.  Two-factor Authentication
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Integrated Chat

    GOG.com VS itch.io

     

    • Almost everyone thinks GOG.com is a great itch.io alternative.

    • GOG.com is the most popular SaaS alternative to itch.io.

    • GOG.com is Free and Proprietaryitch.io is Free and Open Source
    • GOG.com is Privacy focused and Lightweightitch.io is not according to our users
  4. Heroic Games Launcher icon

    Heroic Games Launcher

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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 .

    29 Heroic Games Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • BR flagBrazil

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    Heroic Games Launcher screenshot 1

    Heroic Games Launcher Features

    1.  Game Launcher
    2.  Games library
    3.  Proton support for linux
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Controller Support
    7.  DRM Free
    8.  Electron based
    9.  Achievements Supported
    10.  Cloud Sync

    Heroic Games Launcher VS itch.io

     

    • Heroic Games Launcher is the most popular Open Source alternative to itch.io.

    • Heroic Games Launcher is Free and Open Sourceitch.io is also Free and Open Source
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    GAMIVO

    Digital marketplace for game CD keys, spanning platforms like Steam and consoles. Features competitive prices, instant downloads, verified merchants, customer protection, and resolves disputes efficiently.

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  6. GOG GALAXY icon

    GOG GALAXY

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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.

    32 GOG GALAXY alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    GOG GALAXY screenshot 1

    GOG GALAXY Features

    1.  Game Launcher
    2.  DRM Free
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Achievements Supported
    5.  Community-based
    6.  Auto Update
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Update Notifier

    GOG GALAXY VS itch.io

     
  7. Game Jolt icon

    Game Jolt

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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.

    23 Game Jolt alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Game Jolt screenshot 1
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    Game Jolt screenshot 3

    Game Jolt Features

    1.  API Integration

    Game Jolt VS itch.io

     
  8. GameVault icon

    GameVault

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    The self-hosted gaming platform for drm-free games.

    27 GameVault alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Windows
    GameVault screenshot 1

    GameVault Features

    1.  DRM Free
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode

    GameVault VS itch.io

     

    • GameVault is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to itch.io.

    • GameVault is Free and Open Sourceitch.io is also Free and Open Source
  10. Mod DB icon

    Mod DB

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    Mod DB is the largest website dedicated to supporting independent development of games including user generated game content, mods, addons and DLC. The aim of Mod DB is to unite developers, players and their ideas, empowering them to shape the games we play.

    23 Mod DB alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online
    Mod DB screenshot 1

    Mod DB Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Mods
    5.  Skins

    Mod DB VS itch.io

     
    Comments about Mod DB as an Alternative to itch.io
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    Negative Dec 23, 2017
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    It only had mods not games

    itch.io Icon
    Mod DB icon

    • Most users think Mod DB is a great itch.io alternative.

    • Mod DB is Free and Proprietaryitch.io is Free and Open Source
  11. GameHub icon

    GameHub

     40 likes
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    Games library manager. Supports: Steam, GOG, Humble Bundle, Humble Trove, Wine and RetroArch.

    42 GameHub alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flatpak
    GameHub allows to view, download, install, run and uninstall games from supported sources.
    Discontinued

    Their GitHub repository was archived on Apr 19, 2025.

    GameHub Features

    1. Steam icon  Import from Steam
    2. GOG.com icon  Import from GoG
    3.  Multi System Emulator
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Controller Support
    6.  Proton support for linux
    7.  Gameboy emulation
    8.  Flatpak

    GameHub VS itch.io

     
  12. Indiegala icon

    Indiegala

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    Buy a bundle of games, you decide the price, and support charity in the process.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    Indiegala screenshot 1

    Indiegala Features

    1.  DRM Free
    2.  Charity
    3.  Cryptocurrency payment

    Indiegala VS itch.io

     

    • Indiegala is the most popular commercial alternative to itch.io.

    • Indiegala is Paid and Proprietaryitch.io is Free and Open Source
  13. Fanatical icon

    Fanatical

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    Buy awesome games. Pay a fraction of the retail price!

    Every week we bring you a spectacular new Steam game bundle, saving up to 97% off the normal retail price! Hurry though, each bundle is only available for a limited time.

    We're on a mission to help gamers from all over.

    22 Fanatical alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online
    Fanatical screenshot 1

    Fanatical Features

    1.  DRM Free

    Fanatical VS itch.io

     
  14. Google Play Games icon

    Google Play Games

     44 likes
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    Google Play Games is a multi-platform gaming experience built and operated by Google featuring seamless gameplay across PCs, Chromebooks and mobile.

    18 Google Play Games alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Android TV
    • Android Wear
    • Online
    Google Play Games screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Gaming-focused

    Features

    1.  Achievements Supported

    Google Play Games VS itch.io

     
  15. Rare Launcher icon

    Rare Launcher

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    GUI for legendary. An Epic Games Launcher open source alternative.

    26 Rare Launcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Rare Launcher screenshot 1

    Rare Launcher Features

    1.  Game Launcher

    Rare Launcher VS itch.io

     
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