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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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[–] anyhow2503@lemmy.world 25 points 6 days ago (2 children)

The github page they link has been archived over a month ago, the last release is from november last year and I don't think much development happened in the meantime. Their website doesn't scream up-to-date either.

Did I miss something?

[–] poVoq@slrpnk.net 14 points 6 days ago (1 children)

They seem to have moved the client into the main repo.

[–] anyhow2503@lemmy.world 6 points 6 days ago

I see, then the website is probably just very out of date. The main repo hasn't seen a release in a while either, so it might still be the latest available version.

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

That's only true for the client app that they link to from their website. However, on their GH org, if you go to another repo with a similar name, and then go to releases, you'll see a newer version only with source code packages, no binaries. Maybe they archived their old client and are in progress of a full client re-write ? Sorry I can't link to it, I'm on mobile.