Open any gaming PC, and chances are the blue icon of Steam is sitting right there on the desktop. Not hidden, not optional, but almost expected. Over time, Steam has gone from being just another launcher to becoming the default storefront for PC gaming, almost like a built-in part of the experience. The Monopoly Nobody […]
If Steam is a monopoly, then explain how alternatives or competitors still exist. This entire “Steam is a monopoly” is bullshit because competition did and still does exist.
Nane one actual competitor lol
Microsoft app store
Good Old Games.
They have tons of competitors. They all just choose to suck.
Epic Game Store.
Battle.net, Ubisoft Connect, EA (formerly Origin), Microsoft Store, …
Steam is a lot of things. If selling games is the only baseline for comparison, then you can add Fanatical, Humble Bundle, IndieGala, …
There’s a lot of overlap.
Steam Workshop? ModDB
Steam Chat? Discord
It bundles it all conveniently and there aren’t any drop in alternatives.
I use GOG for DRM free games.
Xbox gamepass