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Steam vs MacGameStore App: catalog facts
Steam	MacGameStore App
Freemium The client is free; games and other content are bought individually.	Free The app is free with no subscription fees; games are bought individually.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	macOS
Native client for Windows, macOS and Linux Large store with free and paid games	Built-in compatibility checker for your Mac Free demos to try games before buying
Requires a Steam account Closed source	Only covers games sold through MacGameStore 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 October 2, 2026

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