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Drop OSS - an open-source, self-hosted alternative to platforms like Steam and Epic. (europe.pub)
submitted 6 days ago by warmaster@lemmy.world to c/selfhosted@lemmy.world
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/49721314

I just discovered this. Has anyone tried it?

Basically, you install it on your home server and use it to stash your DRM-free games, and then install the client on your PC, Steam Deck, whatever... log in to your server and just use it like your own, selfhosted Steam app. Any PC gamer already running Jellyfin, RomM, or other selfhosted entertainment-related server might be interested in trying it, if you do... please share your experience! I'll try it myself when I have time and post back here. If you know of any other alternatives, please share!

  • Self-hosted & open-source. Run Drop entirely on your own hardware. Your library, your data, your rules — all under the AGPLv3.

  • Rich metadata editing. Customise names, descriptions, and icons with full Markdown and image support.

  • Automatic imports. Pull cover art and game details straight from IGDB, GiantBomb, and PCGamingWiki.

  • A built-in store. Let users browse, filter, and collect games through a fully featured store.

  • Flexible authentication. Use simple accounts or hook into your existing SSO.

  • Native desktop client. Download, install, and play your whole library through a cross-platform desktop client.

Available for Windows, Mac & Linux (their web page lists a deb, their github repo publishes packages for all major distros and also an Appimage)

Website:
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[–] vinnymac@lemmy.world 11 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (3 children)

I wonder if they plan to incorporate a moonlight server (or any form of streaming), so you could test a game without having to download it, so long as the admin host has it installed.

I know other tools out there do that already, but it would be nice if it was all in one. I’m also surprised they compare themselves to Steam/Epic when DRM-free is GoGs whole thing

[–] NewOldGuard@lemmy.ml 3 points 6 days ago

Games On Whales offers this functionality, would be cool if it integrated with something like this or GameVault

[–] warmaster@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

I wonder if they plan to incorporate a moonlight server (or any form of streaming), so you could test a game without having to download it, so long as the admin host has it installed.

IDK, but you could easily bake that into the docker container. EDIT: I'm wrong. You would have to add it to the client actually. The server doesn't play games. Sorry for the confusion.

surprised they compare themselves to Steam/Epic when DRM-free is GoGs whole thing

I guess because they are more mainstream, people are more aware of Steam and Epic than GOG.

[–] vinnymac@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

I guess because they are more mainstream, people are more aware of Steam and Epic than GOG.

Totally, I was just hoping for a shoutout. If they are pro DRM-free games, they are in an obvious position to promote the store that is… DRM-free

[–] warmaster@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago

Absolutely agreed. This is a perfect match for GOG. If this is any good, I hope someone writes a plugin that uses the GOG CLI to automate pulling from GOG and stashing the games, ready to be served through Drop alongside your other games.

[–] melfie@lemmy.zip 2 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

I’m also surprised they compare themselves to Steam/Epic when DRM-free is GoGs whole thing

I get the feeling that a lot of the motivation for developing something like this is to play “DRM-free” games that weren’t originally that way. 😉