How do PC game launchers stack up in 2024?

Update: 2024-03-25

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On this week's Chat Log, Mollie and Lauren talk with Robin Valentine who recently undertook the arduous task of ranking lots of common game launchers. The result? Steam is still unbeatable, but why is that? Other broad launchers like the Epic Store and GOG have made improvements over the years and publisher launchers like the EA app have gotten overhauls too. Where are they still falling short in the year 2024?

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How do PC game launchers stack up in 2024?

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How do PC game launchers stack up in 2024?

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How do PC game launchers stack up in 2024?