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. Plati.Market icon
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    Plati.market is a digital marketplace that specializes in selling activation codes for games and other digital products. You can buy keys for Steam, Origin, Epic Games Store, and other platforms, as well as cards for topping up your virtual wallets and subscriptions for various...

    25 Plati.Market alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  2. 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.

    20 Rockstar Games Launcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • 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...

    45 Ascendara alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Eneba icon
     6 likes

    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.

    32 Eneba alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Facebook
     
  6. GAMIVO icon
     1 like

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. VKPlay icon
     2 likes

    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.

    32 VKPlay alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  8. Xbox App icon
     13 likes

    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...

    24 Xbox App alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • HTC Vive
     
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    Comments about Viveport as an Alternative to Steam
    Zergling_man
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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
     18 likes

    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!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  11. Striked icon
     5 likes

    A fully automated platform for small and large game development studios to create, sell and distribute video games worldwide.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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