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

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