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Steam vs Epic Games Store: catalog facts
Steam	Epic Games Store
Freemium The client is free; games and other content are bought individually.	Free Free to download; games are purchased individually.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Windows, macOS
Native client for Windows, macOS and Linux Large store with free and paid games	Weekly free games add ongoing value beyond the store itself Lower developer revenue cut than some rival storefronts
Requires a Steam account Closed source	Smaller catalog and fewer social features than Steam Windows and macOS only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed 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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