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Can I buy from GOG and play on Steam?

You have to buy the game again on Steam. If the game isn't on Steam, then you can't get it on Steam. You CAN launch the game from Steam. To do that go in the Steam app, click ADD A GAME in the bottom left, then Add a Non-Steam Game, and search for the game exe where it's installed.
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Can I buy from GOG to Steam?

We are an independent platform, and none of our games can be redeemed elsewhere.
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Can I buy a game on GOG and play on Steam?

No, you can't use games you've purchased on GOG in steam, steam games have unique code, which has to be used only on the platform.
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Can I buy DLC from GOG if I buy a game on Steam?

As stated above, not possible. Keys of different platforms don't work for each other. GOG keys for GOG platforn, Steam keys for Steam. Either get the base game here as well, or cross fingers expecting to get it from GOG Connect (chances are it won't happen).
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Can you activate GOG DLC on Steam?

GOG now has a similar sale, so I was thinking of buying it here, but I'm worried I won't be able to activate it on steam, thus leaving me with the base game with no DLCs on Steam and DLCs with no base game on GOG. You can't. Mugiwarah Mugiwarah Sorry, data for given user is currently unavailable.
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Is it better to buy games at GOG or Steam?

When deciding between GOG and Steam, most gamers choose Steam because it's convenient and hosts a larger selection of games. Steam also has much more in the way of brand recognition, so many gamers use the platform because it is the one they are most aware of.
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How do I activate GOG games on Steam?

Linking accounts is extremely simple. Simply visit the GOG Connect page (opens in new tab) and follow the instructions under the “Connect Your Accounts” header. Sign into your GOG account, sign into your Steam account, and use the “Import Games” button to transfer any titles you wish from Steam to GOG.
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Can I play cyberpunk on GOG if I bought it on Steam?

Yes it is possible. You buy it as normal. You download it as normal. When you want to play the game, instead of just clicking on it, go to gog, click owned games, then rclick the game and it lets you choose who you who you going to play with.
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Can I activate cyberpunk on Steam if I buy it on GOG?

No. If you buy the game on GOG you will receive it DRM free, meaning you can start either from the GOG Galaxy Client or just from the .exe file.
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How do I add my GOG library to Steam?

How to add Epic Games and GOG to Steam Deck game mode. From the desktop mode, you will need to add the games as non-Steam applications in your Steam library. To do this, launch the Steam app, head to your library and in the bottom corner, there should be a plus button.
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Why choose GOG over Steam?

The primary difference between games on Steam and games on GOG is that GOG is entirely DRM-free. If you purchase a game on the platform, it's yours to own — period. Steam games perform a check to ensure you're connected to Steam. In theory, it's possible to lose your Steam library if Steam ever vanishes.
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What does GOG have that Steam doesn't?

Origin and Steam almost always have DRM (the game can't work without checking with Origin or Steam first), while games on GOG are DRM-free (they work regardless of anything; you can even download a “backup copy” that is a full setup of the game, that can be burned to DVD/BluRay or stored on a NAS, and then used to ...
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Does Cyberpunk 2077 run better on GOG or Steam?

There is no difference between GOG and Steam versions. You can use the same Proton versions, there won't be any differences.
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Should I play Cyberpunk GOG or Steam?

Buy it on GOG, where you get a DRM-free version of the game. Always when a game is available on GOG, buy it on GOG. There's no reason to accept a crippled version of a piece of software when you have a choice!
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How do I import Cyberpunk from GOG to Steam?

Click "Add a Game" in the bottom left corner of the Steam Client. Then "Add a Non-Steam Game" and select the game form the list OR "Browse" to the game's executable file.
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How to run Cyberpunk without GOG?

Don't use shortcut created by GOG during installation. Go to games directory, then "bin\x64" and launch from Cyberpunk2077.exe (create desktop shortcut for convenience). This way you can even easily add it to Steam (as non-steam game) so you can access steam overlay, etc (no quick access to guides, discussions etc.
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Can I refund Cyberpunk on GOG?

You may request a refund for a product up to 30 days after purchase, even if it was downloaded, launched, and played. To apply for a refund, start from your account's Order History page, find the appropriate order and click "Ask for a refund".
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Is it OK to buy from GOG com?

GOG.com offers DRM-free games (digital rights management). This means that when you purchase a game, you will be buying the license that allows you to play and not buy the game itself. GOG.com is totally legit and even helps in stopping piracy.
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What happens when I buy a game from GOG com?

Once you have finished placing and paying for your order, the game will be added to your GOG account and can then be downloaded - you can either use GOG GALAXY or your browser. If you want to learn more about how to download your purchased game, you can find more information here.
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Do you really own games on GOG?

Most software is sold on an "you have a license to use" not on an "you OWN it" basis. GOG doesn't "own" the rights to the vast majority of software it sells. It's basically a retail distributor.
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Is GOG a Steam competitor?

Cue CD Projekt, the company behind not only the massively successful The Witcher series of games but also GOG Galaxy, a storefront competitor to Steam that lets you purchase and enjoy a wide catalog of titles.
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Should I get Fallout New Vegas on Steam or GOG?

They're both the same except the GOG version already includs the 4gb patch but it's simple to do it yourself so there is no difference in stability. Yes you can mod with GOG. Whatever you prefer. Me personally, I like to keep all my games in one place: Steam; so it really depends on your preferences.
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How long has GOG been around?

GOG launched in 2008 as Good Old Games, a platform built around selling hard-to-find classic games without digital rights management or DRM.
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Is GOG safe to connect to Steam?

GOG is a highly trusted platform. There is no way they will be stealing your information. Those developers are the most consumer friendly developers in the world. That's because it isn't a web browser.
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Can I play GOG games without GOG?

No, you don't need any additional apps or launchers. All games downloaded from GOG are nicely wrapped in a self-executable (exe) setup file, some of the larger games are accompanied by binary files. See this support article for how to download the offline installer.
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