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Xbox app vs GOG Galaxy: catalog facts
Xbox app	GOG Galaxy
Freemium The app is free; PC Game Pass is a paid subscription.	Free Free client; games are purchased individually.
Windows	Windows, macOS
Official launcher for PC Game Pass Installs and updates Microsoft Store games in one place	DRM-free games with no launcher requirement once downloaded Can unify libraries from multiple other platforms in one view
Windows only Requires a Microsoft account	Cross-platform library integrations rely on unofficial connectors that can break Smaller game catalog than Steam or Epic on its own
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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