Windows 10: [Support Request] So I loaded up a bunch of steam games, GOG games, games that I bought...

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Steam Game Issue

Some details of what is, or is not happening may help, but if you have a lot of games not working the problem could be

due to a corrupt Steam Client.

You can find help for reinstalling/repairing the Steam Client in your Steam...

Help > Steam Support > Steam Client > Steam Crashes ( Click this tab for troubleshooting suggestions).

- Some games require you to run Steams Verify Integrity of Game Files after each of the Win10 version\feature updates.

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Steam for buying old computer games

GoG is better at supporting older games because they usually add community patches to ensure better or even full compatbility. It's also DRM-free if you feel ownership is important in this disposable gaming world. Both Steam and GoG is good, but GoG is objectively better at what it does since it started as a niche platform for older games, hence the name, Good old Games. You can get Gog Galaxy if you want to use their client on your PC.

 

Steam for buying old computer games

I agree with this. I have hundreds of games on both, but will purchase from GOG in preference because of probably better compatibility going forward. Galaxy 2.0 when it comes out is also intended to be close to a single dashboard for gamers, in that you can import your games from other sellers and deal with them all in one place.

GOG
Volume 1 Works on: Windows (XP, Vista, 7, 8);
Volume 2 Works on: Windows (XP, Vista, 7, 8).

Steam
Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside—RECOMMENDED: OS: Windows 10;
Pajama Sam 2: Thunder And Lightning Aren't So Frightening—RECOMMENDED: OS: Windows 10.

So unusually, it looks like Steam is the better bet this time for Windows 10.

Tip: if you're not in a rush to get the game, 'Wishlist' it and wait for a sale—eg I see the first one is 50% off right now on Steam, ie $3.50. Also, checkout the bundles listed down the Steam/GOG pages—you might get all the Pajama Sam games for a nice discount.