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Xbox Game Pass alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Xbox Game Pass: day-one games and the full library need the most expensive tier, and games rotate out of the catalogue. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Xbox Game Pass, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Steam currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Humble Bundle logoHumble BundlePaidNoWeb, Windows5 of 552.2
  1. Humble Bundle logo

    1. Humble BundleTop pick

    Best for: PC gamers and readers hunting for cheap bundles who like part of their spending to go to charity

    PaidWeb, Windows

    52.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Xbox Game Pass

    Humble Choice gives a monthly set of PC games you keep forever, unlike a rotating library.

    Pros

    • Pay-what-you-want bundles are often far cheaper than buying items singly
    • Part of every purchase can go to a charity you choose
    • Humble Choice games are kept forever, not rented

    Cons

    • Most games arrive as Steam or other keys, so you still need another launcher
    • Bundle keys can expire if not redeemed in time
    • Bundles are time-limited and their contents vary in quality
    Visit Humble Bundle Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.352
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Humble Bundle a good Xbox Game Pass alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Launched
    2010
    Checked Nov 1, 2026humblebundle.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pricing model
    Pay what you want bundles
    Checked Nov 1, 2026humblebundle.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Delivery
    Steam, Ubisoft Connect, GOG keys; some DRM-free
    Checked Nov 1, 2026humblebundle.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Charity raised
    US$284M+ since 2010
    Checked Nov 1, 2026humblebundle.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    IGN Entertainment (Ziff Davis)
    Checked Nov 1, 2026humblebundle.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Xbox Game Pass alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Steam logo

Best Xbox Game Pass alternative for most people

Steam

Buy games to keep instead of renting them, with frequent deep sales on PC.

Steam logo

Best Xbox Game Pass alternative for a free option

Steam

Buy games to keep instead of renting them, with frequent deep sales on PC.

Steam logo

Best Xbox Game Pass alternative for Mac

Steam

Buy games to keep instead of renting them, with frequent deep sales on PC.

Humble Bundle logo

Best Xbox Game Pass alternative for Windows

Humble Bundle

Humble Choice gives a monthly set of PC games you keep forever, unlike a rotating library.

Steam logo

Best Xbox Game Pass alternative for Linux

Steam

Buy games to keep instead of renting them, with frequent deep sales on PC.

Steam logo

Best Xbox Game Pass alternative for iPhone and Android

Steam

Buy games to keep instead of renting them, with frequent deep sales on PC.

Humble Bundle logo

Best Xbox Game Pass alternative for working in the browser

Humble Bundle

Humble Choice gives a monthly set of PC games you keep forever, unlike a rotating library.

Xbox Game Pass alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Xbox Game Pass?

Steam ranks first right now. Buy games to keep instead of renting them, with frequent deep sales on PC.

Is there a free alternative to Xbox Game Pass?

Yes. Steam (free) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Xbox Game Pass?

None of the 2 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which Xbox Game Pass alternatives work on Linux?

Steam runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Xbox Game Pass?

The complaints we hear most: day-one games and the full library need the most expensive tier; games rotate out of the catalogue; cloud playtime is capped per month on each plan.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Xbox Game Pass, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.