itch.io alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave itch.io: few big-budget titles, and lightly curated, so quality varies a lot. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces itch.io, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Steam currently ranks first.
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Best itch.io alternative for most people
SteamThe biggest PC store, with far more big releases plus reviews, workshops and friends lists.
Best itch.io alternative for a free option
GOG GalaxyAlso DRM-free, but with a curated catalogue of classic and mainstream games.
Best itch.io alternative for open source
Heroic Games LauncherOpen-source launcher for Epic, GOG and Amazon libraries, handy on Linux and the Steam Deck.
Best itch.io alternative for Mac
SteamThe biggest PC store, with far more big releases plus reviews, workshops and friends lists.
Best itch.io alternative for Windows
SteamThe biggest PC store, with far more big releases plus reviews, workshops and friends lists.
Best itch.io alternative for Linux
LutrisLinux game manager that can install and run games from several stores and emulators in one place.
Best itch.io alternative for iPhone and Android
SteamThe biggest PC store, with far more big releases plus reviews, workshops and friends lists.
itch.io alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to itch.io?
Steam ranks first right now. The biggest PC store, with far more big releases plus reviews, workshops and friends lists. GOG Galaxy and Heroic Games Launcher follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to itch.io?
Yes. Steam (free), GOG Galaxy (free), Heroic Games Launcher (open source) and Lutris (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to itch.io?
Yes: Heroic Games Launcher and Lutris.
Which itch.io alternatives work on Linux?
Steam, Heroic Games Launcher and Lutris run on Linux.
Why do people switch from itch.io?
The complaints we hear most: few big-budget titles; lightly curated, so quality varies a lot; fewer social and library features than Steam.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces itch.io, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.