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Is it better to buy games at GOG or 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.
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Is it safe to buy games from GOG?

GOG.com is extremely safe and legit, which makes it reliable for any gamer who wishes to purchase a game. Furthermore, GOG.com has a full refund policy to ensure the comfort of the gamers. For every first purchase you make, you will benefit from a full refund policy within the first 30 days of your purchase.
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Is GOG as safe as Steam?

Is GOG as safe as Steam? 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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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.
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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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Can you connect GOG and Steam?

GOG officially ends its Steam-import Connect service after years of inactivity. "For a long time nothing really happened there". GOG's Connect service, which let users grab a free copy of a game they already owned on Steam to add their GOG library, is officially no more.
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How does buying games on GOG work?

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 own the games you buy 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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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 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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How do I convert Steam games to GOG?

You can check for new eligible games on the GOG Connect website. After linking your two accounts - Steam and GOG - through hitting just one button and validating access, you will see your available games that you can transfer. Just hit the "Import Games" button and the site will do the rest.
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Is GOG still losing money?

GOG 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.
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What will happen to my games if GOG closes?

Gog games are not susceptible to service shutdown, as long as you made a backup beforehand, as nothing in gog games requests online authorization. You'll lose all of them.
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How to get GOG games cheaper?

Choose a VPN server to connect to – you should make sure this server is in the region which gives you the lowest prices for the games that you want to buy on GOG. You're all set! Login to your GOG account, and you should find games listed in the currency of your chosen region. Happy bargain-hunting!
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Does GOG automatically install DLC?

In GOG GALAXY please click the game, click the Customize button (on the right side of Play/Install), click Manage installation > Configure, here you will be able to select the DLC for installation in the DLC tab. After confirming your selection with the OK button the game will be automatically updated with the DLC.
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How do I install a game I bought on GOG?

To install your GOG game, please go to "GOG.COM" tab under the Games list on the left side, click on the title you wish to install and click the Install button on top of the page. Pick the directory you want to install your game to and press Continue. The install button will change to display the installation progress.
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How much would it cost to buy every game and DLC on Steam?

Ever wonder how much does it cost to buy all games from Steam? Well, at the moment it costs $582,352.57 at a discounted price which costs $867,642.21 at full price.
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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".
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Does Amazon own GOG?

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.
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Do you own Steam games forever?

You do not own your games. Whether bought through Steam, Origin, or any other digital download service that requires a live account to play them, you are at best renting those games, with no guarantee that you'll be able to continue to do so.
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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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Does GOG charge sales tax?

All the prices shown on our page are inclusive of value added tax (VAT) and sales tax. So it's always the exact order total visible at checkout - no additional costs!
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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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How many times can you download a game from GOG?

You can download your purchased items as many times as you want; we do not impose a limit on the number of downloads for your purchases. However, please keep in mind that you are not allowed to share your GOG account with other users, as only you are entitled to download items from your account.
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