itch.io vs Steam : Which is Better?

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itch.io

itch.io is a website for users to host, sell and download indie video games. Developed by leaf corcoran

License: Free

Categories: Games

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux Online

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Steam

Steam is a digital game distribution platform developed by Valve corporation. Developed by Valve Corporation

License: Free Personal

Categories: Games

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux Online Android

itch.io VS Steam Feature comparision

Feature itch.io Steam
DRM-free downloads
Community based
Integrated Chat
Achievements
Auto update
Controller support
Free to play
Game controller Keymapping
Game launcher
Gamepad Mapping
Group chat
Hardware Accelerated
Media Streaming
Non linear editor
Proton support for linux
Regular updates
Social feed
SteamVR
VR support
DRM Free
Ad-free
Import from Steam
Gaming
Loot subscription
Games library
Electron based
Custom Scripts
Multi System Emulator
API Integration
Customizable
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Free Games
Multi-platform support
Chat
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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