Ascendara Alternatives

Ascendara is described as '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' and is an app in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Ascendara for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Linux, Mac and Android apps. The best Ascendara alternative is Steam, which is free. Other great apps like Ascendara are GOG.com, itch.io, Lutris and Playnite.

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  1. Steam icon

    Steam

     2427 likes

    Steam provides a digital distribution platform for games with streaming, mod support, and multiplayer capabilities. Developed by Valve, it supports over 100 payment methods, includes Early Access, cloud sync, controller support for major brands, and offers an integrated gaming community.

    66 Steam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • SteamOS
    • Snapcraft
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    • Steam is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Ascendara.

    • Steam is the most popular free alternative to Ascendara.

    • Steam is Free and ProprietaryAscendara is Free and Open Source
  2. GOG.com icon

    GOG.com

     711 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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    • GOG.com is the most popular SaaS alternative to Ascendara.

    • GOG.com is Free and ProprietaryAscendara is Free and Open Source
    • GOG.com is Privacy focused and LightweightAscendara is not according to our users
  4. itch.io icon

    itch.io

     278 likes

    Indie game marketplace and community platform providing customizable pricing, pay-what-you-want options, game file hosting, stats tracking, and an app managing downloads and updates across Windows, macOS, and Linux, plus support for non-game digital content.

    42 itch.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Epic Games Store
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    • itch.io is the most popular Open Source alternative to Ascendara.

    • itch.io is Free and Open SourceAscendara is also Free and Open Source
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    GOG GALAXY

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  6. Lutris icon

    Lutris

     232 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

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
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  7. Playnite icon

    Playnite

     232 likes

    Video game library manager and launcher with support for 3rd party libraries like Steam, GOG, Origin and Uplay, providing one unified interface for your games.

    45 Playnite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. Heroic Games Launcher icon

    Heroic Games Launcher

     86 likes

    Heroic is an Open Source Game Launcher for Linux, Windows and macOS (10.15+, won't work properly on High sierra and older versions). Right now it supports launching games from the .

    33 Heroic Games Launcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
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  10. Google Play Store icon

    Google Play Store

     624 likes

    Google's official Android marketplace offers a diverse range of apps, games, books, and movies. Accessible via Android devices and web browsers, it features user reviews, secure transactions with Play Protect, personalized recommendations, and integrates with Google services.

    94 Google Play Store alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
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  11. Humble Bundle icon

    Humble Bundle

     325 likes

    Offers digital bundles and a storefront with pay-what-you-want pricing for games, books, and software, featuring DRM-free options, cross-platform support, indie publishing, monthly subscriptions, charity donations, and distribution via download or keys.

    29 Humble Bundle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    • Humble Bundle is the most popular commercial alternative to Ascendara.

    • Humble Bundle is Paid and ProprietaryAscendara is Free and Open Source
  12. GOG GALAXY icon

    GOG GALAXY

     196 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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  13. Epic Games Store icon

    Epic Games Store

     119 likes

    A digital distribution store featuring AAA and indie titles, 88% developer revenue share, exclusive 100% first-run revenue, a rotating free games program, wishlist, personalized recommendations, subscription support, and continuous platform enhancements.

    34 Epic Games Store alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  14. Retrom icon

    Retrom

     30 likes

    Centralized game library management service, allowing you to host games on one device and connect multiple clients, supporting cross-platform play and emulation. Easily manage emulator profiles, with web client access for metadata and artwork showcase.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    • Retrom is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Ascendara.

    • Retrom is Free and Open SourceAscendara is also Free and Open Source
    • Retrom is Privacy focusedAscendara is not according to our users
  15. Game Jolt icon

    Game Jolt

     64 likes

    Experience a vibrant community for gamers and creators, offering challenges, rewards, and a shop for collectibles. Share and sell personal creations, explore anime and fan art, connect in a global cosplay realm, and more.

    24 Game Jolt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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