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Epic Games Store vs GOG Galaxy: catalog facts
Epic Games Store	GOG Galaxy
Free Free to download; games are purchased individually.	Free Free client; games are purchased individually.
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS
Weekly free games add ongoing value beyond the store itself Lower developer revenue cut than some rival storefronts	DRM-free games with no launcher requirement once downloaded Can unify libraries from multiple other platforms in one view
Smaller catalog and fewer social features than Steam Windows and macOS only	Cross-platform library integrations rely on unofficial connectors that can break Smaller game catalog than Steam or Epic on its own
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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