Launchers

Pros

• Built-in online marketplace
• Integrated Ubisoft Uplay newsfeed
• You can create a list of friends to communicate
• Stable software support from the official website
• Ubisoft Games Club for iOS and Android mobile devices
• Allows you to make screenshots and video clips of the games
• Ability to play multiplayer games Assassin 's Creed, Tom Clancy, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Battlefield, etc.
• Automatic updates for purchased games
• Large number of Free4Play demo projects

Cons

• Ubisoft Game Launcher can negatively affect the speed of the OS
• To fully use the Uplay client you need to have an account
• To buy domestic currency in the Ubisoft Store will have to spend real money
• To use most of the available Ubisoft video games you will need to purchase a subscription Ubisoft Connect Uplay
• No third-party products from Electronic Arts, Valve, Bethesda, etc.

Pros

• Free and fast downloads
• Steam streaming lets you watch your friends play their favorite games
• Text and voice chat, the rich Steam Community to keep you up to date on what's new and what's on sale
• You can use the service on your PC and a variety of mobile devices
• Possibility of online battles with real users
• Easily install games from Steam Cloud
• Customizable skins and look and feel
• Easy item exchange for multiplayer multiplayer games
• Supported not only Windows, but Mac OS and Linux

Cons

• Full purchase of the game versions is required to use all features
• Constant network connectivity required for proper operation
• Steam Guard to protect copyrights prevents you from updating and activating games offline

Pros

• Store data and save a variety of computer games in the cloud
• Built-in chat allows you to communicate with other users
• Real-time screen capture function
• Automatic work with applications and the ability to pre-order a game via Origin for Windows
• Quick chat with your teammates while playing online
• View and discuss live gameplay video broadcasts of video games
• Easy-to-use Russian-speaking interface of Origin Download Manager
• Server scanner for auto-updates at every launch
• Quality technical support from official Electronic Arts web site

Cons

• Origin works only with products from EA (Battlefield series, Sims, Fifa, Dragon Age, etc.), so you can not try any game
• After you download the content through the utility, run it without the help of the client Origin is impossible
• To purchase games on the platform, and to install updates you need an Origin store account

Pros

• Function for recording to external drives
• Supports multiplayer mode
• Cloud save support allows you to continue the game from another gadget
• Create a separate list of preferences for later download
• Full integration of the application icon directly into the context menu is available
• Periodic updates from the official developer are available
• Game chat feature
• High speed operation, does not affect the performance of the user's device

Cons

• User registration is required to access all features
• The program includes paid content

Pros

• single access to all Blizzard projects
• automatic game updates
• project news
• chat rooms, buddy lists
• large number of players
• user-friendly interface

Cons

• high cost of games
• multiplayer modes - only through the client, no local network