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An online gaming platform that's light and quick and a great alternative to Steam

An online gaming platform that's light and quick and a great alternative to Steam

Vote: (3 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Tencent

Version: 3.12.02.1620

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(3 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Tencent

3.12.02.1620

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Hosts large and growing library of unique indie games
  • Friendly environment for native Chinese speakers
  • Facilitates dialogue between players and developers

Cons

  • Smaller collection than it's main Western competitors
  • Includes fewer free games than its competitors

Tencent WeGame is a mid-sized gaming library platform for personal Windows computers, allowing users to buy and play games through the application.

Just like Steam or Origin, WeGame is a platform through which users can search through an available catalogue of multiplayer or single player games. Users can decide to purchase games which are added to their library and can be launched within the Tencent application. Once a game is in the users' library, they can uninstall it to conserve space once they're done playing it; however, they can always re-download it later from their library with no hassle. Many independent developers from across the world host their games on the WeGame platform, meaning that several unique and unheard of titles can be found through the niche application.

The catalogue is expanding every day with some of the latest indie releases, and a large degree of the Chinese user base gets catered with new titles. Especially for those from East Asia, Tencent is a great alternative to more Western digital gaming platforms like Steam which don't host many multilingual games. Tencent is attempting to push into Western game markets and make a name for itself that rivals its larger competitors.

WeGame went online in September of 2018 first by including access to support tools for discussion between players and developers. Tencent WeGame doesn't just boast a broad indie collection too - in fact, some games have gone viral purely through being hosted on the app. Don't Starve Together , a multiplayer survival game developed in Canada, has sold millions of copies through the WeGame studio.

Tencent WeGame is a supportive environment for smaller developers just getting their footing into the world of game craft. Tencent WeGame has the advantage of being an underdog platform, trying to find rarer and more unique titles to put on the platform that wouldn't be available through other large digital libraries.

The main drawback of Tencent WeGame is that it's catalogue isn't quite as extensive as its Western Competitors. However, for anyone delving into indie games, Tencent WeGame is a reputable and rapidly expanding digital platform.

Pros

  • Hosts large and growing library of unique indie games
  • Friendly environment for native Chinese speakers
  • Facilitates dialogue between players and developers

Cons

  • Smaller collection than it's main Western competitors
  • Includes fewer free games than its competitors