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GOG Galaxy vs Xbox app: catalog facts
GOG Galaxy	Xbox app
Free Free client; games are purchased individually.	Freemium The app is free; PC Game Pass is a paid subscription.
Windows, macOS	Windows
DRM-free games with no launcher requirement once downloaded Can unify libraries from multiple other platforms in one view	Official launcher for PC Game Pass Installs and updates Microsoft Store games in one place
Cross-platform library integrations rely on unofficial connectors that can break Smaller game catalog than Steam or Epic on its own	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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