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Legendary vs Epic Games Store: catalog facts
Legendary	Epic Games Store
Free Free and open source.	Free Free to download; games are purchased individually.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS
Installs and launches Epic games without the official launcher Works on Linux, macOS and Windows	Weekly free games add ongoing value beyond the store itself Lower developer revenue cut than some rival storefronts
Command line only; use a front end such as Rare for a GUI Requires an Epic Games account	Smaller catalog and fewer social features than Steam Windows and macOS only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account 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 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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