itch app vs Nexon Launcher

itch app7.9Visit Nexon Launcher7.9Visit

itch app #5 in Game Launcher Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit itch.io

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Nexon Launcher #8 in Game Launcher Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Nexon Launcher

• itch app fits best

  itch.io players on any desktop platform

• Nexon Launcher fits best

  Nexon game players

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Side by side

Feature	itch app 7.9/10 Visit ↗	Nexon Launcher 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.9
Ranking	#5 in Game Launcher Software	#8 in Game Launcher Software
Best for	itch.io players on any desktop platform	Nexon game players
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS
Features itch app 0/5 · Nexon Launcher 0/5
Multi-store library	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Automatic updates	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Cloud saves	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Controller support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Remote play	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Desktop platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mod support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free and open source across Windows, macOS, and Linux Installs, updates, launches, and scans itch.io games Supports offline launches and multiple installation locations	Centralizes downloads, installations, updates, and game launches Verifies installed files before launching supported games Links Nexon and Steam accounts and activates product codes
Cons	Focused on games and software distributed through itch.io Offline launching requires prior authentication Complements the itch.io website rather than replacing it	Supports Windows and macOS only Focuses on supported Nexon games rather than broad game libraries Steam linking applies to supported Nexon games
Our verdict	itch app is a free, open-source desktop launcher for games and software distributed through itch.io. It serves players on Windows, macOS, and Linux who want to browse itch.io, access purchases, collections, and bundles, then download,… Read the review →	Nexon Launcher is a free desktop application for downloading, installing, updating, and launching supported Nexon games. It gives Nexon players a centralized library for accessing their games, signing in with a Nexon account, and managing… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• itch app — where it wins

  • Free and open source across Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Installs, updates, launches, and scans itch.io games
  • Supports offline launches and multiple installation locations

  Where it doesn't

  • Focused on games and software distributed through itch.io
  • Offline launching requires prior authentication
  • Complements the itch.io website rather than replacing it

• Nexon Launcher — where it wins

  • Centralizes downloads, installations, updates, and game launches
  • Verifies installed files before launching supported games
  • Links Nexon and Steam accounts and activates product codes

  Where it doesn't

  • Supports Windows and macOS only
  • Focuses on supported Nexon games rather than broad game libraries
  • Steam linking applies to supported Nexon games

• itch app7.9/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source itch.io launcher for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

  Visit itch.ioFull verdict →
• Nexon Launcher7.9/10 · Free plan

  A free Windows and macOS launcher for managing supported Nexon games.

  Visit Nexon LauncherFull verdict →