Best Game Distribution Platforms in 2026
Updated
In short: Steam is ranked #1 of 12 as of 2 October 2026, ahead of Battle.net and EA app. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Battle.net. The lowest first paid tier on this page is EA app at $3.33/mo.
12 game distribution platforms ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Supported platforms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steam | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 2 | Battle.net | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 3 |  EA app | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $3.33/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 4 | GOG Galaxy | 6.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 5 | DMM Games | 6.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | ¥980/mo | Yes | — | web, windows, android, ios | View |
| 6 | itch app | 6.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 7 | Game Jolt | 6.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 8 |  IndieGala | 6.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | web, windows, macos, linux | View |
| 9 | GamersGate | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Windows, Mac, Linux | View |
| 10 |  Kongregate | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | web | View |
| 11 |  Newgrounds | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 12 |  Unreal Editor for Fortnite | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
Is your platform on this list?
Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which game distribution platform is ranked first on Inferse?
Steam is ranked #1 of 12 with a score of 7.4. Battle.net is second and EA app third.
How many of these have a free plan?
4 of the 12 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, EA app has the lowest first paid tier we found: $3.33/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.