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Buying a Steam game when it's on GOG. Why?
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I only buy games on steam if I get a key on Cdkeys or gmg. Haven't used the storefront in ages methinks. Except for some DLC.
Everything else I try to buy on GOG. Just feels right.
Everything else I try to buy on GOG. Just feels right.
Regional pricing on Steam - games are 30-40% cheaper for me.
Steam's DRM isn't intrusive - It isn't bad like other 3rd party DRMs, and some of those DRM-free games on GOG are also DRM-free on steam.
The social aspects that steam provides when buying the game (Play time, list of all your games on your profile, others being able to see what I play (I know I can add non-steam games, but having it on steam is better to me)) are all worthy aspects to me for buying a game with steam's DRM.
Steam's DRM isn't intrusive - It isn't bad like other 3rd party DRMs, and some of those DRM-free games on GOG are also DRM-free on steam.
The social aspects that steam provides when buying the game (Play time, list of all your games on your profile, others being able to see what I play (I know I can add non-steam games, but having it on steam is better to me)) are all worthy aspects to me for buying a game with steam's DRM.
I would love to buy from GOG, but they don't offer gift cards, and I don't have access to credit cards/PayPal due to sanctions (I live in Iran). Steam gift card codes are easy to get here.
One ecosystem, social features, and the biggest, most varied library in the world. Just dont go out of your way to look for trash like some... people.
This. Even The Witcher 3 is DRM-free on Steam. I still prefer GoG if the price is the same tho. Good sales on GoG may motivate other devs to release their games DRM-free as well.
GOG is better for everyone.
The biggest reason to use GOG instead of Steam is that they don't force you to install patches. Steam does. My Skyrim was ruined because of Steam's idiotic mindset.
Steam is cancer.
Almost every big game is some other platform (Origin, GOG, Uplay etc.) so Steam is becoming irrelevant. You don't have to have Steam in order to play games, and I am so happy because of it.
I hate Steam, it is one of the reason we are in this lootbox mess.
The biggest reason to use GOG instead of Steam is that they don't force you to install patches. Steam does. My Skyrim was ruined because of Steam's idiotic mindset.
Steam is cancer.
Almost every big game is some other platform (Origin, GOG, Uplay etc.) so Steam is becoming irrelevant. You don't have to have Steam in order to play games, and I am so happy because of it.
I hate Steam, it is one of the reason we are in this lootbox mess.
I get disliking Steam but "Steam is becoming irrelevant" is as far from the truth as you could possibly get. The reason PC gaming is in the amazing state it's in today is Steam.
Because GoG curation is utter shit and insulting to devs.
Also because they lack a lot of features for library management, big picture mode, steam controller stuff which is amazing or steam workshop. For me, as a user, using GoG is a lesser experience, which on top of that, I dont want to support until they are more respectful toward indie devs.
Also because they lack a lot of features for library management, big picture mode, steam controller stuff which is amazing or steam workshop. For me, as a user, using GoG is a lesser experience, which on top of that, I dont want to support until they are more respectful toward indie devs.
If the price is the same I will buy it on steam or somewhere I can get a steam key. The convenience of having it in my steam library and just a few clicks to install is more valuable to me than not having the steam drm
i don't buy from steam anymore going on a few years now. I instead play PC games and will look to get them from GOG or the dev if that's possible
Steam is way more convenient and I have no moral quandary buying from them. I do own a few games from GoG though.
There isn't an install limit on steam, some older games on steam had other means of DRM that had limits. I think most of those games with DRMs that had limits got the limits removed.
I don't actually know why people even use Steam when gog exists.
I wish more people would use gog so Steam can slowly slip into irrelevance. Steam is garbage.
I wish more people would use gog so Steam can slowly slip into irrelevance. Steam is garbage.
No, that's not how DRM works at all.
DRM-free games on Steam don't require online activation.
The "need an account" is the most nonsensical argument. You also need a damn account to download games from GOG.
GOG's curation is complete ass and it actively keeps great games out of it. Why would I ever give them a cent when I can get both a steam key and a DRM-free build often in the Humble Store and then can just get free GOG versions with GOG Connect? That, and Steam supports DRM-free games just fine.
Hilariously, Gwent is full of lootboxes.
nah. Their curation is dreadfully terrible and most of the awesome games they refused were never allowed in. Their curation is garbage.
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A few thoughts on GOG:
Pros:
- The advantages that lack of DRM brings in general.
- Has (optional) Galaxy client to consolidate all games in one place like Steam's client.
- Depending on region can have better prices for some titles.
- No forced game updates.
- Backup installers per update (I should note for those unfamiliar these are separate standalone full installers, distinct from Galaxy's in-client updater).
??:
- Curated store. Various indie games not accepted by seemingly arbitrary process (some decisions later inexplicably reversed like Cook, Serve Delicious 1 & 2). OTOH cuts a lot of fluff, for better or worse.
- Despite having backup installers per update there's no archive of past installers. Steam actually keeps all past versions if you know what to do.
Cons:
- In general less steep discounts. Some games are priced higher on GOG than Steam.
- Lacks an equivalent hosted Workshop for user created content, which for some games provides much of its value.
- Lacks nearly all of Steam's general community features other than a forum and chat.
- Can't edit your game review (even if your impressions change with an update).
- Galaxy client takes longer to launch in my experience, even on SSD. Its update checking and installation occurs when launched, preventing anything from being accessible until completed.
Everyone's pretty familiar with Steam's strengths but I'll list:
Pros:
- Workshop.
- Marketplace.
- Community features.
- Can download earlier versions of games.
??:
- Not every game uses DRM. However there's nothing that indicates this in the store so its usually only from random user observations that such instances are known making it less easy for those desiring DRM-free purchases to find.
Cons:
- Requires client open to launch games, with some exceptions. General problems people have with DRM.
- Shitty official support.
- Even shittier community support :p (edit: on its own site that is, our Steam community 4eva)
Pros:
- The advantages that lack of DRM brings in general.
- Has (optional) Galaxy client to consolidate all games in one place like Steam's client.
- Depending on region can have better prices for some titles.
- No forced game updates.
- Backup installers per update (I should note for those unfamiliar these are separate standalone full installers, distinct from Galaxy's in-client updater).
??:
- Curated store. Various indie games not accepted by seemingly arbitrary process (some decisions later inexplicably reversed like Cook, Serve Delicious 1 & 2). OTOH cuts a lot of fluff, for better or worse.
- Despite having backup installers per update there's no archive of past installers. Steam actually keeps all past versions if you know what to do.
Cons:
- In general less steep discounts. Some games are priced higher on GOG than Steam.
- Lacks an equivalent hosted Workshop for user created content, which for some games provides much of its value.
- Lacks nearly all of Steam's general community features other than a forum and chat.
- Can't edit your game review (even if your impressions change with an update).
- Galaxy client takes longer to launch in my experience, even on SSD. Its update checking and installation occurs when launched, preventing anything from being accessible until completed.
Everyone's pretty familiar with Steam's strengths but I'll list:
Pros:
- Workshop.
- Marketplace.
- Community features.
- Can download earlier versions of games.
??:
- Not every game uses DRM. However there's nothing that indicates this in the store so its usually only from random user observations that such instances are known making it less easy for those desiring DRM-free purchases to find.
Cons:
- Requires client open to launch games, with some exceptions. General problems people have with DRM.
- Shitty official support.
- Even shittier community support :p (edit: on its own site that is, our Steam community 4eva)
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Gog has a shit client compared to Steam. I use GOG only for old games, and Steam for modern games with a lot of updates.
And sometimes my Steam games can transfer to Gog for free via Connect, so win-win.
And sometimes my Steam games can transfer to Gog for free via Connect, so win-win.
You're missing a major pro/con for gog and Steam.
Gog Pro
Gorgeous UI that includes full web access to library
Steam con
Atrocious UI with almost zero web access to library
If I didn't count bundled or free games, I think my GOG library wouldn't be much smaller than my Steam library. I have many older games on GOG and newer games on Steam. This has changed a bit, though. As to your question. I've been brainwashed.
I go where it's cheaper and usually for me that's Steam. There are a huge number of online stores selling Steam keys and you don't see GOG bundles.
I don't really worry about the DRM as I assume it'll all be cracked anyway by such time a theoretical disaster struck Steam.
I don't really worry about the DRM as I assume it'll all be cracked anyway by such time a theoretical disaster struck Steam.
I buy from gog when available as I like to support drm free and competition is a good thing.. It is getting silly though. I now have steam, gog, origin, uplay, twitch and epic libraries of games... There might actually be a few more. Someone should make a program to tie them all together..
Most of my PC game library is on Steam and by the time GOG became a platform for contemporary games I wasn't looking to further fragment my library across yet another platform. I'll only buy a game that's attached to another digital library if it's significantly cheaper (in real money terms not %) or if it's just not available on Steam.
I don't see why some people here look at this as an 'excuse' as if it's not a valid argument. Maybe not for them, but it's the same reason I'd rather buy a virtual console game or a remaster of a game I already own on a current system than dig up the old console: ease of use.
I don't see why some people here look at this as an 'excuse' as if it's not a valid argument. Maybe not for them, but it's the same reason I'd rather buy a virtual console game or a remaster of a game I already own on a current system than dig up the old console: ease of use.
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There are a lot.
On Steam I can use BPM to easily play the games on my TV. Click the Xbox button, Steam BPM opens on my TV.
Regional Pricing
Refunds
Downloadservers in Mainland China
Inside the Steam Overlay I can just open Communityguides and Walkthroughs when Im stuck or collect collectibles.
I can earn some "pocket-change" with Steam trading cards or even "pay" for the game with crates like in PUBG.
I can invite friends to my game just by rightclicking them in most MP games.
With Steam Workshop I can easily install mods right out of the client. Subscribe to one, have one.
Steam is the superior service with far more features than GOG and everyone else.
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The number one reason why I like steam is that it tracks play time. That is also why i'm starting to use my xbox one more than my os4.
I like knowing how long i've been in game. I find that info useful.
Granted, maybe gog's app does this and i don't know about it. Or ps4 does this too now and i've just missed it.
I like knowing how long i've been in game. I find that info useful.
Granted, maybe gog's app does this and i don't know about it. Or ps4 does this too now and i've just missed it.
Arguing over GoG curation is pointless because GoG's curation doesn't work. Every single post mortem we've seen of games that are on GoG has shown that nobody's buying their heavily curated indie games anyway and if people are going DRM free they're going Humble Store, because why wouldn't you when that gives you DRM free + Steam if you want it (and it strikes a better balance curation wise between Steam and GoG). People buy the old stuff and Witcher 3, and that's about it.
A solid feature for sure. GOG also has refunds and an in-game overlay though I have no experience with the former and only enabled the latter once so I'm not familiar with its scope.
GOG's client has this as well, but (unfortunately) like Steam it only tracks time played while online not offline.
It's a shame the numbers in those cases are apparently so low. I've been buying all my games either on GOG or itch.io when possible for the last couple years.
i don't really have issues with DRM like you do OP? probably due to the sort of games i play and the sort of company those create/localise being more 'lax' towards DRM. But i have been migrating to GoG simply because it still applies currency conversion whereas Steam has been suggesting publishers to not uphold conversion between Dollar and Euro making buying a $40 dollar game on GoG give me back almost €8 euros to spend on something else.
Inside the Steam Overlay I can easily browse community guides though. I can also play Music while playing with a button prompt.
Im not sure, but is the GOG Overlay made for controllers?
GOG's refund system is not great. It's only for cases where the game outright doesn't work or has gamebreaking bugs.
Someone who uses it might know. Last I tried was during its beta phase but since I'm not a fan of overlays I disabled mine.
The additional content that come with Steam's expansive community like guides and such are one of the various things GOG lacks, more generally including a Workshop-like platform. However there are forum guides for things such as getting older games running but not the variety of things you'd obviously see on Steam's dedicated sections.
Ultimately, if a user is satisfied with what Steam offers there's really little reason to use GOG tbh, it's primarily for those who for one reason or another find value in the benefits GOG brings.
Except people do not need to give any excuse for buying their games in the platform of of their choice.
Personally i buy on Steam because its usually where i can find better prices and for convenience, but now that i discovered GoG is avaiable at my country, if there are good sales i might give it a shot as well.
Except I pick and play games from the sortable game list all the time.
Not nearly one tenth as sad as people crying in a game forum about what videogame launching client perfect strangers use. :D
"no excuse". :D Sorry, sarcasm is hard to read, I now realize your post was parody.
It's also a pretty darn silly argument, because one is exactly as bound to license agreements on GOG. They literally sell game "licenses" the same way Steam does. GOG can also ban you and revoke your account, and unless you had backed up every single game you bought there, you lost them just as much as you would on Steam lolExcept I pick and play games from the sortable game list all the time.
Not nearly one tenth as sad as people crying in a game forum about what videogame launching client perfect strangers use. :D
"no excuse". :D Sorry, sarcasm is hard to read, I now realize your post was parody.