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Ubisoft Connect vs Steam: catalog facts
Ubisoft Connect	Steam
Free Free to download; games are purchased separately.	Freemium The client is free; games and other content are bought individually.
Windows	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Required and official access point for the Ubisoft catalog Cross-progression and rewards across owned Ubisoft games	Native client for Windows, macOS and Linux Large store with free and paid games
Windows only Tied to Ubisoft's own storefront rather than a universal library	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 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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