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Epic Games Store vs Xbox app: catalog facts
Epic Games Store	Xbox app
Free Free to download; games are purchased individually.	Freemium The app is free; PC Game Pass is a paid subscription.
Windows, macOS	Windows
Weekly free games add ongoing value beyond the store itself Lower developer revenue cut than some rival storefronts	Official launcher for PC Game Pass Installs and updates Microsoft Store games in one place
Smaller catalog and fewer social features than Steam Windows and macOS only	Windows only Requires a Microsoft account
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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