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The problem with DRM
DRM IS
RENTING.
DRESSED
AS BUYING.
When you "buy" a DRM-locked game, you're buying a license. The company can revoke it. The server can shut down. The launcher can stop working. The game can vanish.
DRM-free means you own the file. Download it. Back it up. Play it in 30 years. No permission needed from any corporation.
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Feature
DRM-locked
DRM-free (GOG)
Play offline
Sometimes
Always
Works in 10 years
Maybe
Yes
Backup your files
Restricted
Unlimited
Publisher can revoke
Yes
No
Launcher required
Often
Never
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Why it matters
WHY
DRM-FREE
WINS.
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You actually own it
When you buy DRM-free, you receive an installer file. That file is yours. Back it up. Copy it. No corporation holds the key — because there is no key.
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Games last forever
Ubisoft pulled entire libraries. EA killed SimCity. GOG games have no expiration date — the file runs on your hardware, not theirs. A game from 1993 still works in 2024.
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No launchers. No accounts. No nonsense.
Double-click to play. No launcher update required. No servers to ping. No login screen. The game just runs — the way software should.
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Game preservation is a right
Classic games are culture. DRM makes preservation nearly impossible. DRM-free games can be archived and emulated by communities for generations — like books, like films.
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Developers still get paid
The myth that DRM prevents piracy is exactly that — a myth. GOG's model proves you can run a profitable storefront built entirely on trust.
Why this matters right now
GAMES THAT
GOT DELETED.
These aren't hypotheticals. These are real games, real purchases, real losses — because DRM gave publishers the power to take back what you paid for.
Delisted
2024
The Crew
Ubisoft
Ubisoft shut down servers for The Crew and remotely deactivated the game — making purchased copies unplayable. No refunds offered. Triggered EU regulatory investigations into whether this is even legal.
The lesson: Always-online DRM means the publisher can end your game at any time.
Shut down
2013
SimCity (2013)
EA / Maxis
SimCity launched requiring a constant internet connection to play a single-player game. When EA's servers were overwhelmed, paying customers couldn't play for days. Servers were eventually shut down entirely.
The lesson: Single-player games have no business requiring internet. DRM-free eliminates this risk entirely.
Library pulled
2023
Ubisoft Connect Library
Ubisoft
Ubisoft began removing purchased games from user libraries when licensing agreements expired — including games players had paid full price for. The affected titles simply disappeared from accounts with no warning.
The lesson: A "purchased" license can be taken back. Only DRM-free files are truly yours.
Store closed
2019
Disney Infinity / Disney games
Disney
Disney closed its game division, removing dozens of purchased titles from storefronts and ending support. Games with always-online features became degraded or unplayable.
The lesson: Even major publishers can exit gaming. DRM-free means surviving it.
None of this can happen with GOG. Your installer lives on your drive — not their servers.
Buy DRM-Free on GOG →Publishers who get it right
STUDIOS THAT
RESPECT BUYERS.
These publishers release their games DRM-free on GOG. When you buy from them, you're supporting a model that treats paying customers like adults.
CDPR
CD Projekt Red
GOG's own parent company. Every CD Projekt Red game — including the entire Witcher series and Cyberpunk 2077 — releases DRM-free on GOG on day one.
Browse CDPR games →LARIAN
Larian Studios
Baldur's Gate 3, Divinity: Original Sin 2 — Larian consistently ships DRM-free. They've been outspoken about player rights and release their games without restrictive licensing.
Browse Larian games →ANAP
Annapurna Interactive
Outer Wilds, Stray, Twelve Minutes — Annapurna's catalog of narrative indie titles is available DRM-free on GOG. Story games you can own forever.
Browse Annapurna games →DEVOL
Devolver Digital
One of gaming's most player-friendly publishers. Hotline Miami, Cult of the Lamb, Inscryption — Devolver's catalog is full of DRM-free indie gems available on GOG.
Browse Devolver games →How it works
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DRM-FREE
NEWS & GUIDES
What does DRM-free actually mean?
DRM stands for Digital Rights Management — copy protection software baked into a game. DRM-free means the game file has no copy protection. You download it, back it up, and run it without any server verification or launcher. It's yours the same way a physical disc is yours.
How is GOG different from Steam for buying games?
Steam requires the Steam launcher and a live connection to install most games. GOG sells the same titles DRM-free — you get a standalone installer that runs independently of any platform. If Steam shut down tomorrow, your Steam games would be at risk. GOG games would still run — forever.
Can I still play my GOG games if GOG shuts down?
Yes. Once you download your GOG installer, it runs entirely from your hard drive — no server ping required. GOG even has a written "No DRM" guarantee in their policies. Even in a worst-case scenario, your downloaded games are permanently safe on your machine.
Are DRM-free games more expensive than Steam?
No. GOG games are priced identically to Steam — often the same price or lower. GOG also runs frequent sales and has a large catalog of classic games available for free. You pay no premium for DRM-free ownership.
Does drmfree.win sell games directly?
No — all purchases happen on GOG.com. drmfree.win is a curated directory and resource for DRM-free gaming. We're a GOG affiliate partner, which means we earn a small commission when you buy through our links. This costs you nothing extra and helps us keep the site running.
What games can I buy DRM-free?
GOG has over 6,000 DRM-free titles spanning every genre — RPGs, strategy, shooters, adventure, simulation, classic PC games, and modern indie titles. Browse our full catalog to find DRM-free versions of major releases and hidden gems alike.
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