GOG Galaxy vs itch app

GOG Galaxy9.0Visit itch app8.5Visit

Higher score GOG Galaxy #3 in App Store 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit GOG Galaxy

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itch app #6 in App Store 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit itch.io

• GOG Galaxy fits best

  Players consolidating game libraries across platforms

• itch app fits best

  Indie players managing itch.io game downloads

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Side by side

Feature	GOG Galaxy 9.0/10 Visit ↗	itch app 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.5
Ranking	#3 in App Store	#6 in App Store
Best for	Players consolidating game libraries across platforms	Indie players managing itch.io game downloads
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Features GOG Galaxy 0/5 · itch app 0/5
App review	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
In-app payments	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Subscriptions	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
App analytics	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Web distribution	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines libraries from connected gaming platforms in one interface Supports cloud saves, game rollback, and offline play for supported games Adds friends, chat, achievements, statistics, and GOG mod experiences	Installs and automatically updates supported itch.io downloads Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with offline launch after authentication Manages multiple install locations and scans for existing installs
Cons	Game management is more central than storefront sales Offline operation applies only to supported games Subscription catalogs come from connected services, not Galaxy itself	Focuses on itch.io rather than serving as a general app storefront Offline launching requires prior authentication Complements the itch.io website rather than replacing it
Our verdict	GOG Galaxy is a free, optional desktop application for installing, updating, and launching GOG games. It also brings games and friends from connected PC and console platforms into one interface, making it suited to players who want a… Read the review →	For players who get games and software through itch.io, itch app is a desktop client for browsing the store, accessing purchases and collections, and downloading, installing, and launching titles. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• GOG Galaxy — where it wins

  • Combines libraries from connected gaming platforms in one interface
  • Supports cloud saves, game rollback, and offline play for supported games
  • Adds friends, chat, achievements, statistics, and GOG mod experiences

  Where it doesn't

  • Game management is more central than storefront sales
  • Offline operation applies only to supported games
  • Subscription catalogs come from connected services, not Galaxy itself

• itch app — where it wins

  • Installs and automatically updates supported itch.io downloads
  • Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with offline launch after authentication
  • Manages multiple install locations and scans for existing installs

  Where it doesn't

  • Focuses on itch.io rather than serving as a general app storefront
  • Offline launching requires prior authentication
  • Complements the itch.io website rather than replacing it

• GOG Galaxy9.0/10 · Free plan

  A free Windows and macOS client for managing GOG games and connected libraries.

  Visit GOG GalaxyFull verdict →
• itch app8.5/10 · Free plan

  A free desktop client for downloading and managing itch.io games and software.

  Visit itch.ioFull verdict →