Drop OSS - an open-source, self-hosted alternative to platforms like Steam and Epic.
2026-07-21 15:40 UTC
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:
droposs.org
Docs:
droposs.org/docs/admin/quickstart/
Replies (3)
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@scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.tech 2026-07-22 01:14
Very cool! So is it a full launcher? Can I install my games and run them with proton?
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@Cartilogen@mander.xyz 2026-07-23 03:24
Is there a way to integrate Drop with steam emulators to do something similar to steam accounts? (achievements + self-hosted online)
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@64bithero@lemmy.world 2026-07-21 16:26
I love the idea behind this but for me this is overkill. It be enough for an external HDD where I can just plug in. What would be more wow factor for me would be a community hosted solution that’s lets you upload games and let anyone download them. But I realize that’s just piracy really.