Epic Games Store

The Epic Games Store (store.epicgames.com) is the digital distribution platform operated by Epic Games, a leading American video game company founded in 1991 by Tim Sweeney. Launched in December 2018, the store has quickly become a major competitor to Steam and other digital storefronts, leveraging Epic's existing success with Fortnite and the Unreal Engine. The store offers a curated catalog of games, including high-profile exclusives like the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare series (temporarily), Control, and Hades, along with a wide range of indie titles. It is known for its generous revenue split (88/12 in favor of developers) and weekly free game giveaways, which have attracted over 230 million users as of 2023. The platform features user reviews, achievements, cloud saves, and mod support, though it lacks some community features found on Steam. Epic Games Store operates in 240+ countries and regions, supporting multiple languages and currencies. The store integrates with Epic's social features, including friends lists and voice chat from Fortnite. While criticized initially for lacking features like a shopping cart and review system, Epic has gradually added these. The store is also a key part of Epic's strategy to challenge Steam's dominance, backed by the company's strong financial position from Fortnite revenue. As of 2025, the store continues to expand its library and user base, maintaining a strong presence in the PC gaming market.