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Rare vs Epic Games Store: catalog facts
Rare	Epic Games Store
Free Free and open source.	Free Free to download; games are purchased individually.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS
Graphical interface for the Legendary launcher Runs natively with a PySide6 interface	Weekly free games add ongoing value beyond the store itself Lower developer revenue cut than some rival storefronts
Depends on Legendary and an Epic Games account Smaller project than the official launcher	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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