Find the apps, games, and shows you want, fast, in Microsoft Store, including your favorite mobile apps that now work on your PC.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Windows
United States
+4
Steam Alternatives
One of the most popular alternatives to Steam is GOG.com, which is free. Other popular alternatives are itch.io, Lutris, Playnite and Heroic Games Launcher. You're spoiled for choice with Game Stores like Steam: we list more than 50 alternatives for the web, Windows, Linux, Mac and Android.
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Most Steam alternatives are Game Stores, but you can also narrow the list to Game Library Managers or App Stores. Other popular filters are Linux, Windows, Free, Mac and Open Source. You can also filter for EU-based alternatives if you prefer software from the European Union.
Alternatives list
- 39 Microsoft Store alternatives
51 Ascendara alternativesAscendara 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...
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Open Source (MIT)
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- Mac
- United States
55 EA App alternativesThe EA App, formerly known as Origin, is the built-from-scratch PC platform for EA players, games, and content. It brings you a faster experience, fewer clicks to jump back into your favorite games, and powerful Playtime Controls to help you keep tabs on how much time you and...
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- United States
28 Google Play Games alternativesGoogle Play Games is a multi-platform gaming experience built and operated by Google featuring seamless gameplay across PCs, Chromebooks and mobile.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
- Android
- Chrome OS
- Android Tablet
- Android TV
- Android Wear
- Online
- United States
+8
57 Pegasus alternativesPegasus 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.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- Raspberry Pi
Hungary
EU
34 Rare Launcher alternativesGUI for legendary. An Epic Games Launcher open source alternative.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Flathub
- Flatpak
RetroAchievements.org is a community who collaborate and compete to earn custom-made achievements in classic games through emulation.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Platforms
- Online
23 Apple Games alternativesAn all-in-one gaming destination for players to explore what‘s happening across their games, discover new ones, and play with friends.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- iPhone
- iPad
- United States
+6
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MIT)
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Linux
- Flathub
- Flatpak
+1
30 Xbox App alternativesThe Xbox App brings together your friends, games, and accomplishments across Xbox One and Windows 10 devices (iOS & Android included). Stay connected to the Xbox Live community, see what your friends are playing, share game clips and screenshots, and view achievements across...
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- United States
+4
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
Platforms
- Online
- JavaScript
- PHP
Germany- EU
The Rockstar Games Launcher is a new Windows desktop application that allows you to quickly and easily access your Rockstar Games PC collection in a single place, across both digital and disc-based titles including ones purchased from various other digital stores.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
- United States
