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The best App Store alternative to Steam is Google Play Store, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Steam and four of them are App Stores so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting App Store alternatives to Steam are Microsoft Store, ZapStore and Myket.

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  1. 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.

    96 Google Play Store alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
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    Comments about Google Play Store as an Alternative to Steam
    Top Positive Comment
    ab1
    3

    Very decent and no need to install it for most phones

    Top Negative Comment
    very_unfortunate
    0

    Play Store is for phones, Steam is for PC

    Kualdir
    Negative
    0

    This is only for mobile games, steam is for PC.

    3 of 6 comments
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    Google Play Store icon

    • Most users think Google Play Store is a great Steam alternative.

    • Google Play Store is Free and ProprietarySteam is also Free and Proprietary
  4. ZapStore icon

    ZapStore

     8 likes

    It uses nostr to establish identity, linking release artifacts to social profiles validated by the web of trust. This enables secure installs, a new app discoverability layer and developer monetization via zaps.

    48 ZapStore alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  5. Myket icon

    Myket

     3 likes

    Find and download apps and games for your Android device. Keep your phone always updated.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
     
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