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Steam vs Blizzard Battle.net
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Steam
8.0Video game digital distribution service
Blizzard Battle.net
6.5Online gaming platform
| Metric | Steam | Blizzard Battle.net |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Games |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 6.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 3.9K | 276 |
| 90-day Installs | 12.4K | 940 |
| 365-day Installs | 44.0K | 3.6K |
| Version | 6.0 | 1.19.0.3190 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 24.6K | — |
| GitHub Forks | 1.6K | — |
| Open Issues | 1.1K | — |
| License | GPL-3.0 | — |
| Language | C# | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | — |
| First Seen | Sep 19, 2012 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
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
Blizzard Battle.net
Blizzard Battle.net is an essential platform for accessing and managing Blizzard Entertainment's games, offering auto-updates and a centralized hub for gaming. However, it has faced criticism over security breaches and privacy concerns, such as installing a root certificate.
Provides a platform for Blizzard games, updates, and community features.
Pros
- + Automatic updates for games
- + Centralized access to Blizzard's ecosystem
- + Essential for Blizzard gamers
Cons
- - History of security breaches
- - Privacy concerns with root certificate