Can anyone explain to me the advantage of downloading from the AGS Store vs. Steam? Are there any specific playability/compatibility advantages or is it just a matter of convenience and support for the Polycade developers and community? I apologize in advance if this has already been covered, but I was unable to locate answers via a forum search. Thanks!
AGS Store vs. Steam
8 days later
Many of the games available on our store are not available on Steam. For the titles that are on both platforms, there are a few differences and advantages of purchasing via Polycade:
- Any games you own via Polycade will show up whenever you log into any Polycade software, including our arcade machines in bars, co-working spaces, or your friends house.
- The Polycade version often has some modifications to make it more arcade-friendly. For example, our version of Tricky Towers has a 2 player mode for 2 player machines (only shows 2 players on screen) and 4 player mode for 4 player machines (shows all 4 players).
- For games that have a high score, the Polycade version will soon integrate with our leaderboards (this is in development).
- We are also working on deeper platform integrations with developers, so you will see the titles in our library update over time with these added features as they become available.
- As you mentioned, purchasing via the Polycade store supports our community and project as a whole, enabling us to continue adding new functionality, features, and licensing games that are otherwise unavailable!