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Rockstar Games Launcher vs Steam: catalog facts
Rockstar Games Launcher	Steam
Free The launcher is free to download; games are bought separately.	Freemium The client is free; games and other content are bought individually.
Windows	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Official launcher from the publisher Free to download	Native client for Windows, macOS and Linux Large store with free and paid games
Windows only Only for Rockstar Games titles	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 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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