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Steam vs Moonlight
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Steam
8.0Video game digital distribution service
Moonlight
8.0GameStream client
| Metric | Steam | Moonlight |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Games | Games |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 3.9K | 992 |
| 90-day Installs | 12.4K | 2.9K |
| 365-day Installs | 44.0K | 8.7K |
| Version | 6.0 | 6.1.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 24.6K | 16.4K |
| GitHub Forks | 1.6K | 993 |
| Open Issues | 1.1K | 511 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | C# | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 2mo 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
Moonlight
Moonlight is a GameStream client enabling gamers to stream games from a remote server to their devices. It supports multiple platforms, including macOS, Linux, Windows, and Steam Link, making it ideal for cross-platform gaming experiences.
Streams games from a remote server to your device.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support for various devices
- + Active development with regular updates
- + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some ongoing issues on macOS