Xbox Cloud Gaming Alternatives

Xbox Cloud Gaming is described as 'Is our technology that allows you to play over 100 console games on the devices you already have with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and a compatible controller. As part of your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership, you can enjoy the console games you love, the people' and is an app in the gaming software category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Xbox Cloud Gaming for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Android Tablet, Linux and Web-based apps. The best Xbox Cloud Gaming alternative is Parsec, which is free. Other great apps like Xbox Cloud Gaming are GeForce NOW, Steam Link / Steam Remote Play, Boosteroid and Playstation Now.

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Xbox Cloud Gaming alternatives are mainly Cloud Computing Services, but if you're looking for Remote Desktop Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Android and Windows. 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 Xbox Cloud Gaming.
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  1. Parsec icon
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    Securely access remote computers in low latency, 60 FPS, and HD. Play local multiplayer games, collaborate on work with multiple monitors, or use advanced tools and permissions for teams. Enjoy end-to-end encryption, two-factor authentication, and portable access, ad-free.

    38 Parsec alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  2. GeForce NOW icon
     39 likes

    Experience seamless gaming with ad-free 1080p streaming at 120fps using cloud supercomputers. Access your game library across devices, with automatic updates and two-factor authentication ensuring a secure, smooth, and immersive experience. Supports dark mode for low-light comfort.

    18 GeForce NOW alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Online
    • Tizen OS
     
  3. Extend your Steam gaming experience to your mobile device, TV, VR headset or PC, also works for non-gaming stuff like controlling the desktop.

    10 Steam Link / Steam Remote Play alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • Steam
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Meta Quest
    • Android TV
     
  4. Boosteroid icon
     7 likes

    Cloud gaming platform enabling play of owned Steam, GOG, or Epic Games titles at 60 fps, Full HD 1080p across browsers and apps on Windows, Android, macOS, iOS, Linux, tablets, phones, and Android TV. Subscription with unlimited game time required for access.

    14 Boosteroid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • HP webOS
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android TV
     
  5. Shadow PC icon
     15 likes

    Experience high-performance computing on your device with Shadow, transforming it into a Windows machine for gaming, work, and creativity, accessible from anywhere.

    17 Shadow PC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
     
  6. Sunshine is a self-hosted game stream host for Moonlight. Offering low latency, cloud gaming server capabilities with support for AMD, Intel, and Nvidia GPUs for hardware encoding. Software encoding is also available.

    11 Sunshine - Game streaming host alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flatpak
     
  7. Enjoy hundreds of PS5, PS4 and classic PlayStation games and benefits from three membership plans that unleash the power of your PlayStation console. Discover your next great adventure with brand-new catalogs of hundreds of current and classic games, limited-time trials, online...

    15 Playstation Plus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Playstation
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  8. Amazon Luna icon
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    Amazon Luna is a cloud gaming platform developed and operated by Amazon. Cloud gaming enables you to play games without the need to purchase a console or gaming PC. Games live in the cloud, no lengthy downloads, installs, or updates required.

    14 Amazon Luna alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Fire TV
     
  9. Nware icon
     Like

    Nware is the new cloud gaming platform that lets you play your video games in the cloud, without the need for expensive high-end devices, such as gaming PCs or consoles! Play any game, anytime, anywhere!

    12 Nware alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
     
  10. airgpu icon
     1 like

    airgpu offers gaming in the cloud to play the latest games on any of your devices.

    14 airgpu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  11. CloudDeck transforms any device into a full gaming console via streaming from a SteamDeck. Play the latest games at high settings on your laptop, smartphone or TV.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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