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Origin vs Steam

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Origin

8.0
Games

Play PC games and connect with your friends

Steam

8.0
Games

Video game digital distribution service

Metric Origin Steam
Category Games Games
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs - 3.9K
90-day Installs - 12.4K
365-day Installs 29 44.0K
Version 10.5.128.55504 6.0
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 8.6K 24.6K
GitHub Forks 4.8K 1.6K
Open Issues 266 1.1K
License Apache-2.0 GPL-3.0
Language Go C#
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Jun 17, 2013 Sep 19, 2012

Reviews

Origin

Origin is a platform for playing PC games and connecting with friends, offering a wide selection of titles and social features. It benefits gamers who prefer a centralized hub for their PC gaming experience.

Origin is a gaming platform that allows users to play PC games and interact with friends.

Pros

  • + Extensive library of PC games
  • + Social features for connecting with friends
  • + Regular updates and maintenance

Cons

  • - Low recent installs may indicate limited current usage
  • - Potential confusion with unrelated projects

Steam

Steam is a leading digital distribution platform for video games, offering a vast library of games, cloud saves, and social features. It benefits gamers by providing easy access to a wide range of titles and updates.

Steam allows users to purchase, download, and manage video games.

Pros

  • + Extensive library of games
  • + Cloud saves and progress tracking
  • + Social and community features

Cons

  • - Occasional login issues
  • - Interface can be overwhelming for new users