Steam Alternatives

Steam is described as 'Digital distribution, digital rights management, multiplayer and communications platform developed by Valve Corporation. It is used to distribute a wide range of games and related media entirely over the internet, stretching from one-man independent efforts to some of' and is a leading Game Store in the gaming software category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Steam for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Android, Linux and Mac apps. The best Steam alternative is GOG.com, which is free. Other great apps like Steam are itch.io, Lutris, Ubisoft Connect and Playnite.

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Steam alternatives are mainly Game Stores, but if you're looking for Game Library Managers or App Stores you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Windows, Free, Open Source, App Store, Mac and Game Library Manager. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Steam.
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  1. Loaded icon
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    Delivers instant digital codes for games, memberships, top-ups, expansions, and DLCs on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo, featuring over 15,000 titles, secure purchases, competitive prices, efficient digital delivery, and global online access for gamers.

    33 Loaded alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
    • Loaded is the most popular commercial alternative to Steam.

    • Loaded is Paid and ProprietarySteam is Free and Proprietary
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    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.

    19 Rockstar Games Launcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  3. Ascendara icon
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    Ascendara 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

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Eneba icon
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    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.

    31 Eneba alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  5. GAMIVO icon
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    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.

    50 GAMIVO alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
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    Facebook's desktop gaming platform for Windows games.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Facebook
     
  7. Xbox App icon
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    The 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...

    23 Xbox App alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  8. VKPlay icon
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    VK Play is a Russian platform for game lovers, developers and content authors. We combine streaming, esports, a place to communicate with like-minded people, a catalog of games and cloud gaming.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  9. Viveport icon
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    Viveport is the Virtual Reality content store and subscription service operating in more than 60 countries globally. Users can explore a wide range of immersive experiences across 2000+ apps, games and videos.

    2 Viveport alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • HTC Vive
     
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    They're both places to get games (and other software) from, but VivePort deals in VR stuff (Vive stuff, even) and is subscription, while Steam is for general desktop gaming and is once-off purchases (excluding DLC).

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    • Viveport is Paid and ProprietarySteam is Free and Proprietary
  10. FreeToGame icon
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    FreeToGame is a gaming platform that provides access to the best free-to-play games and MMO Games while rewarding gamers with free premium in-game loot, special offers and exclusive perks at no cost to the user!

    61 FreeToGame alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  11. Striked icon
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    A fully automated platform for small and large game development studios to create, sell and distribute video games worldwide.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
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