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The problem is that every time someone comes out and tries to make a Steam alternative, it's always a company that's slimier and more annoying than Valve: Microsoft, EA, Ubisoft, Epic, etc. You can't blame people for not wanting to jump on board with any of those bozos
The one exception is GOG, but their main selling point, being DRM-free, also means they'll forever be relegated to indie titles and select older games outside of CD Projekt Red's own productions
I've had good luck running GOG games on Linux using the heroic games launcher. It also works for Epic and Amazon games.
Consumers have no problem trusting slimy companies. The problem is that they fail at making an attractive alternative. It’s like Facebook and Youtube copying TikTok. They make it half assed and people stick to the original. Like with Epic, literally the only reason I have an account is to get free games lol. I have 0 intentions of spending a cent on there because it’s worthless outside of it.