At a glance
| Company | GOG sp. z o.o. |
|---|---|
| Category | PC Game Stores |
| Headquarters | Not shown on the pages we read, Poland |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Poland (EU), inferred from the sp. z o.o. company form |
| Data Location | Not stated on the pages we read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | DRM-free game catalogue, optional GOG Galaxy client, GOG Preservation Program, GOG Patrons, one-click mods, Dreamlist community wishlist, forums, GOG Classics Vault, CD PROJEKT RED game section |
| Pricing | Priced per game, with a currency switch between EUR and USD in the footer. No prices appear in the page text we read, see website. |
| Best For | Players who want to own DRM-free installers and use a launcher only when they choose |
| Replaces | Steam |
Review in detail
GOG sells PC games without copy protection. The page title describes GOG.com as a place for the best PC games DRM-free, and the footer names GOG sp. z o.o. as the rights holder.
GOG describes itself as a digital distribution platform with a curated selection of games, an optional gaming client and a community of gamers. Reading date for the pages behind this review: 4 November 2026.
Who operates GOG?
GOG sp. z o.o. appears in the copyright line of the GOG footer. The sp. z o.o. form is a Polish limited liability company form.
The footer links an Imprint page, but the text we read held only the footer shell, so the street address and register number are not confirmed here. The ultimate owner is not stated on the pages we read.
Does GOG require a launcher?
GOG calls its gaming client optional and gives GOG Galaxy for Windows and Mac as downloads. GOG presents the client as a matter of choice, which sets it apart from stores where the launcher is the only way to play.
GOG also lists one-click mods, Retrovibe, a Dreamlist community wishlist and forums among its community features.
What does GOG do for older games?
GOG lists a GOG Preservation Program and a GOG Classics Vault in its navigation. GOG also runs GOG Patrons, which the homepage links with a Become GOG Patron button.
The pages we read do not describe the terms of these programs, so their details are not repeated here.
Points against
GOG does not show a street address, register number or hosting location in the page text we read. GOG shows no game prices in that text either. Steam says it offers nearly 30,000 games, and the pages we read give no GOG catalogue count to compare.
Who GOG fits
Buyers who value DRM-free installers and want a European-run store with an optional client. For key-only shopping, compare Gamesplanet or GamersGate.
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
- DRM-free catalogue stated in the page title
- GOG Galaxy client is optional
- Preservation Program and Classics Vault for older games
- Currency switch between EUR and USD
- Community features: Dreamlist, forums, Patrons
Cons
- Street address and register number not shown in the text we read
- Hosting location of account data not stated
- No prices in the page text we read
- No catalogue size stated
Pros and Cons
Pros
- DRM-free catalogue stated in the page title
- GOG Galaxy client is optional
- Preservation Program and Classics Vault for older games
- Currency switch between EUR and USD
- Community features: Dreamlist, forums, Patrons
Cons
- Street address and register number not shown in the text we read
- Hosting location of account data not stated
- No prices in the page text we read
- No catalogue size stated
Alternatives to GOG
Further European pc game stores to compare:
See all European pc game stores or compare them directly against Steam on our alternatives page.
Common questions
GOG sp. z o.o. appears in the GOG footer copyright line. The address is not shown in the text we read.
GOG describes its gaming client as optional and gives it as a download for Windows and Mac. The pages we read do not list every game's install options.
GOG offers a currency switch between EUR and USD in its footer. The page text we read shows no individual game prices.