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The best alternative to Steam is GOG.com, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Steam and 11 are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Steam are Lutris, Ubisoft Connect, Playnite and GOG GALAXY.

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  1. GOG.com icon
     724 likes

    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)
     
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  2. Lutris icon
     241 likes

    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

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
     
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    2
  3. Ubisoft Connect icon
     64 likes

    Multiplatform ecosystem uniting gamers with cross-progression and cross-play features. Enjoy news, rewards, and social benefits across devices, accessible via desktop and mobile apps.

    33 Ubisoft Connect alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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  4. Playnite icon
     244 likes

    Open-source launcher and manager organizing PC, emulated, and custom games from platforms such as Steam, GOG, Origin, and Uplay under a single customizable interface, supporting metadata, controller mode, plugins, themes, playtime tracking, and multi-language options.

    47 Playnite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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  5. GOG GALAXY icon
     200 likes

    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.

    39 GOG GALAXY alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  6. Pegasus icon
     29 likes

    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.

    50 Pegasus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  7. GameGator icon
     28 likes

    GameGator is a consumer review and price comparison website launched in Europe, 2018, specialising in gaming products. The international website allows users to compare prices on digital games from a multitude of shops, the main product offering being game key codes to platforms...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • JavaScript
    • PHP
     
  8. Eneba icon
     6 likes

    Since its launch back in late 2018, Eneba has been (and continues to be) growing at the speed of light. We aim straight for the bull's eye, and we have no intention to miss.

    33 Eneba alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. GAMIVO icon
     1 like

    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.

    51 GAMIVO alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. Striked icon
     5 likes

    A fully automated platform for small and large game development studios to create, sell and distribute video games worldwide.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  11. JoyBuggy icon
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    JoyBuggy selling games from Ubisoft, Capcom, Bandai Namco, 505 Games and many more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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