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, Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Connect.
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