Paradox Launcher vs Steam
Paradox Launcher
paradoxinteractive.com
Steam
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| Figure | Paradox Launcher | Steam |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 2 |
| Spec score · Game launchers | 6.9 (#54) | 9.1 (#5) |
| Spec score · PC Game Launchers | 6.9 (#18) | 8.4 (#7) |
| Spec score · Game Launcher Software | 6.9 (#22) | 8.3 (#9) |
| Headquarters | Paradox Interactive says its headquarters is on Södermalm in Stockholm. | Bellevue, Washington, United States |
| Purpose | Paradox describes the product as a launcher for its games. | Steam is an online destination for playing, discussing, and creating games. |
| Support | Paradox support instructs users to export launcher logs from Launcher Settings and attach them to a support ticket if troubleshooting fails. | Steam Support offers personalized help for purchases and account status after sign-in. |
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In their own words
Paradox Launcher
Paradox 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.