• Axolotl@feddit.it
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    2 hours ago

    If i can download it and works without steam, it’s not strictly tied to my account, i bought it with my account and it’s the proof that i own a copy but it’s on my storage devices and don’t need steam itself

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      39 minutes ago

      Thank you, that is much clearer!

      Supposedly if Steam ever goes under they’ll unlock everything, but if you ask me: GOG is just the thing for you!

      Or set sail if it’s a shitty company that stole the game you bought, arrr…

      If you are a Linux user, check out Lutris for installing GOG games. I’ve been using it with Bazzite lately and its been pretty good but they also have native standalone installers for some games. Also, standalone Windows and MacOS installers where applicable.

      Edit: Evidently, there are some games on Steam that are also DRM free. You just have to sign in to download it, which is reasonable as you need a good way to download it more than once without letting any random person with the link download it. Not exactly 1:1 for how GOG can work but could be worse.

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        35 minutes ago

        Yeah, GOG i awesome, i currently only sail the seven seas for economic reasons but i will absolutely use GOG when i can

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          34 minutes ago

          Support the devs when you can.

          Fun related fact: Most pirates end up spending far more on games and other media than the average person in the long run.