🏛️ GOG (Good Old Games)
Quick Summary
GOG (Good Old Games) is a PC game distribution platform owned by CD Projekt (creators of The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077). Its defining philosophy is DRM-Free — games purchased on GOG can be downloaded and owned permanently, without any online authentication required to play.
The DRM-Free Philosophy
“DRM” (Digital Rights Management) is technology used by most platforms to lock game access to specific accounts and require periodic online verification.
GOG rejects this entirely — on GOG, purchased games:
- Work forever, even if GOG shuts down
- Require no internet connection after download
- Can be backed up and stored independently
- Never expire or become inaccessible
This makes GOG the preferred platform for players who prioritize genuine digital ownership.
Galaxy Client
While games are DRM-free, GOG also offers an optional Galaxy client — a cross-platform library manager that can connect to Steam, Epic, Ubisoft, and other platforms to create a unified game library view.
Library Focus
GOG specializes in:
- Classic/retro games: Compatibility patching to make 1990s–2000s games run on modern Windows.
- Indie titles: Particularly DRM-free titles from developers who share the ownership philosophy.
- CD Projekt titles: The Witcher series and Cyberpunk 2077 are sold here DRM-free.