EGS

Adrian Chmielarz, co-founder of The Astronauts, discussed the dominance of Steam over the Epic Games Store (EGS) in a recent interview. He noted that while his game Witchfire benefited from being a timed exclusive on EGS, he criticized EGS for lacking community engagement features like written reviews and forums, which are essential for fostering emotional connections with users. Chmielarz argued that EGS is primarily a transactional platform, limiting its appeal compared to Steam, which offers a more engaging shopping experience. He emphasized that community features significantly influence a platform's success in the gaming industry.