Desktop apps

Games Store

PC game stores and launchers compared on privacy footprint — DRM-free catalogues and offline installers versus always-online clients that track playtime and friends.

GOG

Games Store

DRM-free PC game store — offline installers you fully own, with no always-online launcher required.

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Steam

Games Store

The dominant PC game store. Huge library, but an always-online client that logs playtime, friends and activity.

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