Does a GOG account cost money?

The GOG account is entirely free.

Does GOG cost money?

There is no cost to have a game on gOg. However, gOg is a heavily curated store, so they are very selective on which games they allow to be published here.

Do I need a GOG account to buy games?

Most of our site's functionalities - especially purchasing and downloading games - requires having, and being logged onto, a user account.

Is GOG better than Steam?

GOG.com has many of the same indie titles as Steam, and there is no disadvantage to using both platforms at once. Each platform also has different sales and discounts, so you're able to shop around and find the best deal. GOG.com also doesn't include regional restrictions, also known as geo-blocking, on games.

Do you own GOG games forever?

You can find every type of game you can think of, many of which are exclusive to Steam. On the other hand, GOG only has a little over 2,500 games. 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.

How to Sell your GOG Account Effectively and Safely

Are games free on GOG?

Playing video games can be one of the best ways to relax and pass the time when you stay at home. We're here to help you choose your next great adventure with this selection of free games from our catalog. We also invite you to check the latest releases and best game deals on GOG!

Can GOG transfer to Steam?

Any Steam client or Steam Deck can receive game content from another client on their LAN, but there are a few conditions that have to be met before the local transfer can take place. Game content can only be transferred out if the transferring Steam client is idle, e.g. no downloads or games running.

Should I trust GOG?

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. It is legit in different countries, especially in North America and Europe.

Is GOG trustworthy?

GOG is a extremely reputable source for PC gaming. They're owned and operated by CD Project Red, which you know for the Cyberpunk and witcher games. Its a european store, and they also have a unified platform called GOG galaxy which can unite all of your games and you can launch them all into one place.

Is GOG legal?

GOG games are all legally licensed.

GOG licenses games two ways: as a standard retailer, just like Steam or Gamestop, and (with older games) by buying the rights to the game outright.

How do I buy games on GOG in USA?

- the product page (like this one), by clicking on the "Add to Cart" button. Once you've got one or more items in your Cart, click on the Cart icon in the upper-right corner of the screen, and select "Checkout Now".

Can I sell my GOG account?

GOG accounts and games purchased on GOG are for your personal use and selling them is against our User Agreement which you accepted when registering on GOG.

What happens when you buy games from GOG?

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.

Is GOG still losing money?

to "focus more on its core business". The latest CD Projekt earnings report shows that digital storefront GOG.com has been losing money. The company's overall revenue has increased 38 percent ($34.7m) owing to sales of The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077, but GOG reports year-to-date losses of $2.21 million.

How does GOG make money?

GOG.com offers indie developers a typical 70/30 split on revenue (meaning GOG.com takes 30% of the sale), as well as an option for an upfront payment to the developer, with GOG.com then taking 40% of the sales until the upfront payment has been covered, reverting the cost back to 30%.

How do you pay for GOG?

We currently support the following payment methods: credit cards, PayPal, paysafecard, SOFORT, Giropay, webmoney, iDeal, Skrill, Alipay, UnionPay, WeChat, and Przelewy24. We also support payments via BoaCompra with a bank transfer, boleto, credit card, real-time online banking and wallet.

Is GOG a Russian company?

GOG.com (formerly Good Old Games) is a digital distribution platform for video games and films. It is operated by GOG sp. z o.o., a wholly owned subsidiary of CD Projekt based in Warsaw, Poland. GOG.com delivers DRM-free video games through its digital platform for Microsoft Windows, macOS and Linux.

Can GOG detect pirated games?

Galaxy detects GOG games automatically, and it would be difficult (if not impossible) for GOG to determine a game is pirated vs simply borrowed or being used by another player in the home unless you go and tell everyone you pirate games (sort of like you did here).

Can you pirate games with GOG?

GOG games are DRM free and typically show up on torrent sites immediately after release, so anybody who wants to pirate the game won't bother to go through the buy->download->refund flow with them. Inexpensive, downloadable, and DRM free games are what I always wanted.

Does GOG save credit card info?

We protect the confidentiality of every transaction using secure encryption (SSL). Also, for your added security we do not retain any credit card info on our servers. Your payment information couldn't possibly be safer. Every time you wish to make a purchase you would have to enter your credit card information.

What is the purpose of GOG?

A home for building and playing your curated game collection, GOG is a digital distribution platform that puts gamers first and respects their need to own games.

Can a GOG account be deleted?

If you're sure that you wish to delete your account, contact our Support team. After verifying that you are the account's owner, they will initiate the deletion procedure. Please keep in mind that account deletion is irreversible.

Can I buy a game on GOG and activate it on Steam?

We are an independent platform, and none of our games can be redeemed elsewhere.

Do you buy games from GOG or 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.

Can you link Steam and GOG accounts?

Connecting accounts from other platforms in GOG GALAXY is simple and takes just a few clicks. Start with clicking on the cog icon in the upper-left corner of the screen, then select “Add games & friends” -> "Connect platforms".