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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/49721314

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:
https://droposs.org/

Docs:
https://droposs.org/docs/admin/quickstart/

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[–] k0e3@lemmy.ca 16 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Too many of my games collection are from Steam, so I don't think I can get much use out of this, if I'm understanding correctly. If I wanted to prep for the day Valve enshittifies, would I have to pirate the copies of games I own?

[–] warmaster@lemmy.world 15 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

You might have some DRM free games in your Steam library, maybe you could backup those folders.

[–] k0e3@lemmy.ca 8 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Oh, I'm such a dummy. I didn't know Steam games could be DRM-free. Thank you!

[–] warmaster@lemmy.world 16 points 1 week ago (1 children)

It would be awesome if someone wrote a Drop plugin to import DRM free games from a steam account.

[–] TotallyWorthLife@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

And from GOG, if it still doesn't exist.

May try Drop out either way

[–] warmaster@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

For GOG it would be easy, there are several libraries that could be used.