Drop
Game distribution platform, designed for distributing and sharing DRM-free games efficiently (alternative to Steam, GameVault).
Maintained, but at a slower pace than the leaders in its category.
Commit activity more than 44% of tracked projects; popularity more than 29%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 744 |
|---|---|
| Latest release | v0.4.0-rc-5 · 29 Jun 2026 |
| Repo updated | 15 Sept 2026 |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 |
| Built with | Docker |
Is Drop actively maintained?
Development is ongoing. The repository recorded 206 commits over the same window, and the last three months alone account for 46 of them.
The most recent tagged release, v0.4.0-rc-5, is about 3 months old.
Drop ranks #12 of 22 in Games - Administrative Utilities & Control Panels, placing it mid-table for maintenance activity.
What Drop actually does
Drop is a self-hosted platform tailored for distributing and sharing DRM-free titles. It functions as a private alternative to mainstream distribution networks like Steam or GameVault, allowing you to manage your game library independently.
Best fit: It suits individuals or small groups wishing to host, organise, and distribute their own collection of DRM-free games from a private server.
Worth knowing: As an early-stage project under the AGPL-3.0 licence, it carries typical maturity risks and overlaps heavily with more established distribution alternatives.
Deployment notes
Since it is packaged for Docker, you will typically need to configure persistent storage volumes for game files and place it behind a reverse proxy to handle TLS termination.
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