Steam je vjerojatno najpoznatija platforma za PC igre^{(well-known platform for PC games)} na internetu, ali GOG (bivši Good Old Games ) ubrzano stječe popularnost zbog svog izbora klasičnih igara. Ipak, to nije jedini razlog.

GOG je također vodeći zagovornik igara bez DRM-a^(DRM-free) na internetu. Drugim riječima, ako kupite i preuzmete igru ​​s GOG -a, vaša je zauvijek. Možete ga snimiti na disk i zadržati za potomke. Obje platforme su vrijedne, ali svaka se ističe u različitim područjima. 

Bez obzira^(Regardless) koju platformu odaberete, pravo je vrijeme da budete PC igrač.

GOG vs. Steam: Biblioteka igara i vlasništvo^{(GOG Vs. Steam: Game Library and Ownership)}

Kada je riječ o velikom broju dostupnih igara, Steam je očiti pobjednik. S prijavljenom bibliotekom od preko 10.000 igara (i više koje se dodaju svaki dan zahvaljujući Steam Greenlightu^{(Steam Greenlight)} ), platforma je elektrana raznolikosti. Možete pronaći sve vrste igara kojih se možete sjetiti, od kojih su mnoge ekskluzivne za Steam^{(exclusive to Steam)} . 

S druge strane, GOG ima tek nešto više od 2500 igara. Primarna razlika između igara na Steamu^(Steam) i igara na GOG -u je ta što je GOG potpuno bez DRM-a. Ako kupite igru ​​na platformi, vaša je vlasništvo — točka. Steam igre izvode provjeru kako bi bili sigurni da ste povezani sa Steamom^(Steam) . U teoriji, moguće je izgubiti svoju Steam biblioteku ako Steam ikada nestane. Iako se to vjerojatno neće dogoditi, to je nešto što treba imati na umu.

Sve dok su igre preuzete, nije važno hoće li GOG nestati. I dalje ćete moći igrati sve naslove. GOG se obično fokusira na starije, klasične naslove, a ne na nova izdanja. Ipak, mnogi najnoviji AAA naslovi još uvijek su prisutni na GOG -u . 

GOG , međutim, nema indie prisutnost kao Steam . Steam ima mnogo anime i istočnjačkih igara, dok se GOG prvenstveno fokusira na zapadnjačke igre, ARPG^(ARPGs) -ove i još mnogo toga. 

GOG protiv Steama: korisnička baza^{(GOG Vs Steam: Userbase)}

Steam je prijavio oko 120 milijuna aktivnih korisnika u 2020. Taj broj čini većinu cjelokupne baze PC igrača. Velike su šanse, ako imate računalo za igre, imate Steam. GOG ne dijeli ovu vrstu podataka tako otvoreno kao Steam, pa je teško odrediti koliko korisnika trenutno ima platforma.

Uz to, GOG je zabilježio rast od 208% u odnosu na 2020., uz rast od 392% u registraciji novih korisnika. Platforma raste, čak i ako ima dug put do natjecanja sa Steamom^(Steam) . 

GOG vs Steam: Crossplay i Multiplayer^{(GOG Vs Steam: Crossplay and Multiplayer)}

Jedno od najvažnijih razmatranja za PC igrače je je li igra crossplay ili ne. Ako želite igru ​​bez DRM-a, možete je kupiti na GOG-u —^{(GOG —)} ali ako svi vaši prijatelji kupe igru ​​na Steamu^(Steam) i nije crossplay, igrat ćete solo. 

Nažalost, mnogi GOG naslovi nisu crossplay igre. Umjesto toga, povezuju se na GOG Galaxy poslužitelje, a ne na Steam poslužitelje, iako se neke igre mogu povezati putem izravnih IP veza. 

Imajući to na umu, željet ćete se nagnuti prema platformi na kojoj se vaši prijatelji nalaze. Iako vam GOG Galaxy omogućuje povezivanje vašeg Steam računa, naslovi obično nisu crossplay. Ako ste zainteresirani za igre za jednog igrača, nema velike razlike — ali ako ste više zainteresirani za igranje naslova za više igrača sa svojim prijateljima, kupite igre na istoj platformi.

Iako obje platforme imaju liste prijatelja, Steamove društvene usluge^{(Steam’s social services)} su daleko bolje implementirane od GOG -ovih. Još uvijek ima puno prostora za poboljšanje na GOG frontu, ali ima puno obećanja. 

GOG vs Steam: Cijene^{(GOG Vs Steam: Pricing)}

I Steam i GOG rutinski nude velike popuste na više naslova. Između ljetnih i zimskih rasprodaja Steam -a, kao i niza drugih blagdanskih rasprodaja, možete pronaći igre po cijeni od dolar. 

GOG teži ponuditi više tematskih rasprodaja, nudeći popuste za RPG ili RTS kolekcije, na primjer. GOG daje popuste na kolekcije igara, pogotovo ako već imate naslove u franšizi. To je sjajan način za ulaganje u cijelu kolekciju serije.

Steam i GOG također imaju različite pristupe povratu novca. Steam vam omogućuje da zatražite povrat novca u roku od dva tjedna^{(refund within two weeks)} , sve dok imate manje od dva sata ukupno igranja. GOG nema ograničenja vremena igranja i omogućuje korisnicima da zatraže povrat novca u roku od 30 dana od kupnje. 

GOG vs. Steam: Platforma i korisničko sučelje^{(GOG Vs. Steam: Platform and UI)}

Steam platforma i sučelje uglavnom su ostali isti od prvog pokretanja platforme. Došlo je do nekoliko grafičkih poboljšanja preklapanja, ali izgleda relativno isto kao i uvijek. Steam se ne povezuje s mnogim drugim platformama, iako će nekoliko odabranih igara podržavati unakrsno spremanje između Nintendo Switcha^{(Nintendo Switch)} i Steama^(Steam) . Također možete streamati igre sa svog računala na TV putem periferije Steam Link .

GOG Galaxy je nova platforma koja korisnicima omogućuje povezivanje svojih Steam, Epic Games , Xbox , PlayStation Network i više. Sve igre kompatibilne s GOG -om pojavit će se na tom popisu, omogućujući korisnicima da ih preuzmu i igraju na svom računalu ograničeno vrijeme. Ovo je posebno sjajan način grupirati sve svoje naslove na jednom mjestu radi lakšeg pretraživanja. 

Što je bolje za vas?^{(Which Is Better for You?)}

I Steam i GOG imaju svoje prednosti i mane, ali niti jedan nije značajno bolji od drugog. Ako želite klasične igre sa stvarnim vlasništvom, GOG je najbolja opcija — ali ako tražite jednostavnu platformu za online multiplayer sa svojim prijateljima, Steam bi trebao biti vaša platforma. 

GOG vs Steam: What Are the Differences?

Steam is probably the most well-known platform for PC games on the internet, but GOG (formerly Good Old Games) is rapidly gaining popularity due to its selection of classic games. That’s not the only reason, though.

GOG is also the leading advocate of DRM-free games on the internet. In other words, if you buy and download a game from GOG, it’s yours to own forever. You can burn it to a disc and keep it for posterity. Both platforms are worth having, but each one excels in different areas. 

Regardless of which platform you choose, it’s a great time to be a PC gamer.

GOG Vs. Steam: Game Library and Ownership

When it comes to the sheer number of available games, Steam is the clear winner. With a reported library of over 10,000 games (and more added every day thanks to Steam Greenlight), the platform is a powerhouse of diversity. You can find every type of game you can think of, many of which are exclusive to Steam. 

On the other hand, GOG only has a little over 2,500 games. The primary difference between games on Steam and games on GOG is that GOG is entirely DRM-free. If you purchase a game on the platform, it’s yours to own — period. Steam games perform a check to ensure you’re connected to Steam. In theory, it’s possible to lose your Steam library if Steam ever vanishes. While that isn’t likely to happen, it’s something to keep in mind.

As long as the games are downloaded, it doesn’t matter if GOG disappears. You’ll still be able to play all of the titles. GOG tends to focus on older, classic titles rather than new releases. That said, many of the latest AAA titles still see a presence on GOG. 

GOG doesn’t have the indie presence that Steam does, however. Steam has many anime and eastern-developed games, while GOG focuses primarily on western games, ARPGs, and more. 

GOG Vs Steam: Userbase

Steam reported around 120 million active users in 2020. That number constitutes the majority of the entire PC gamer base. Chances are, if you have a gaming PC, you have Steam. GOG doesn’t share this sort of data as openly as Steam does, so it’s difficult to pinpoint how many users the platform currently has.

That said, GOG saw a 208% growth over 2020, with a 392% growth in new user registrations. The platform is growing, even if it has a long way to go to compete with Steam. 

GOG Vs Steam: Crossplay and Multiplayer

One of the most important considerations for a PC gamer is whether a game is a crossplay or not. If you want a DRM-free game, you might buy it on GOG — but if all your friends purchase the game on Steam and it isn’t crossplay, you’ll be playing solo. 

Unfortunately, many GOG titles are not crossplay games. Instead, they connect to the GOG Galaxy servers rather than the Steam servers, although some games can connect through direct IP connections. 

With this in mind, you’ll want to lean towards whichever platform your friends are on. Although GOG Galaxy allows you to connect your Steam account, the titles usually are not crossplay. If you are interested in single-player games, it doesn’t make much difference — but if you’re more interested in playing multiplayer titles with your friends, purchase the games on the same platform.

While both platforms have friends lists, Steam’s social services are far better implemented than GOG’s. There is still a lot of room for improvement on the GOG front, but it has a lot of promise. 

GOG Vs Steam: Pricing

Both Steam and GOG routinely offer steep discounts on multiple titles. Between Steam’s summer and winter sales, as well as a host of other holiday sales, you can find games for as low as a dollar. 

GOG tends to offer more themed sales, offering discounts for RPG or RTS collections, for example. GOG provides discounts on collections of games, especially if you already have titles in the franchise. It’s a great way to invest in the entire collection of a series.

Steam and GOG also have different approaches to refunds. Steam allows you to ask for a refund within two weeks, as long as you have less than two hours total of playtime. GOG has no playtime limits and allows users to request a refund within 30 days of purchase. 

GOG Vs. Steam: Platform and UI

The Steam platform and interface have mainly remained the same since the platform first launched. There have been a few graphical improvements to the overlay, but it looks relatively the same that it always has. Steam doesn’t connect to many other platforms, although a few select games will support cross-saves between Nintendo Switch and Steam. You can also stream games from your PC to your TV through the Steam Link peripheral.

GOG Galaxy is a new platform that allows users to connect their Steam, Epic Games, Xbox, PlayStation Network, and more. Any games compatible with GOG will appear on that list, allowing users to download and play them on their PC for a limited time. This is a particularly great way to group all your titles in one place for easier searches. 

Which Is Better for You?

Both Steam and GOG have their strengths and weaknesses, but neither is remarkably better than the other. If you want classic games with actual ownership, GOG is the best bet — but if you’re looking for an easy platform for online multiplayer with your friends, Steam should be your go-to platform. 

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