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Steam vs Ubisoft Connect: catalog facts
Steam	Ubisoft Connect
Freemium The client is free; games and other content are bought individually.	Free Free to download; games are purchased separately.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Windows
Native client for Windows, macOS and Linux Large store with free and paid games	Required and official access point for the Ubisoft catalog Cross-progression and rewards across owned Ubisoft games
Requires a Steam account Closed source	Windows only Tied to Ubisoft's own storefront rather than a universal library
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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