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Epic Games Store vs Steam: catalog facts
Epic Games Store	Steam
Free Free to download; games are purchased individually.	Freemium The client is free; games and other content are bought individually.
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Weekly free games add ongoing value beyond the store itself Lower developer revenue cut than some rival storefronts	Native client for Windows, macOS and Linux Large store with free and paid games
Smaller catalog and fewer social features than Steam Windows and macOS only	Requires a Steam account Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account 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 23, 2026

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