Black Desert Launcher vs Steam
Black Desert Launcher
naeu.playblackdesert.com
Steam
store.steampowered.comSide by side
| Figure | Black Desert Launcher | Steam |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Spec score · PC Game Launchers | 7.7 (#9) | 8.4 (#7) |
| Spec score · Game launchers | 7.0 (#53) | 9.1 (#5) |
| Headquarters | Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea | Bellevue, Washington, United States |
| Purpose | The Black Desert Launcher installs and starts Black Desert; the site says to install it if the game does not start. | Steam is an online destination for playing, discussing, and creating games. |
| Security | Pearl Abyss says members should manage their account information and passwords, and encourages regular password changes. | Steam Guard in the mobile app can approve sign-ins and confirm trades and Community Market listings. |
| Support | The official site links to Pearl Abyss support and FAQ pages. | Steam Support offers personalized help for purchases and account status after sign-in. |
Plans
Black Desert Launcher
- Traveler Edition$1, paid once
- Explorer Edition$20, paid once
- Conqueror Edition$45, paid once
In their own words
Black Desert Launcher
Black Desert Launcher has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Steam
Steam is an online destination for playing, discussing, and creating games. Its catalog includes nearly 30,000 games, with game hubs, reviews, achievements, and custom recommendations for discovery. Users can meet others, join groups, form clans, and use text or voice chat. Steam Workshop supports making, finding, and downloading mods and cosmetics for nearly 1,000 supported games. Steam Broadcast streams gameplay live to friends or the community. The Steam Mobile app on iOS and Android supports shopping, account protection, game news, notifications, and community features; Steam Guard can approve sign-ins and confirm trades or Community Market listings. Steamworks provides tools and services for developers and publishers distributing games on Steam. Steam is free, but game and content prices vary and some subscriptions may be free. Content is licensed rather than sold; use may require an account, the client, and an internet connection. Users under 13 may not subscribe, and country-specific age limits may also apply.