Indie Publisher Expresses Skepticism Toward Steam’s Market Competitors.
Dave Oshry, the head of New Blood Interactive, recently sat down with RPG Site to share his perspective on the current state of major PC digital storefronts.
During the conversation, Oshry admitted that while he has always harbored an affinity for GOG, Steam’s evolving ecosystem has led him to question the platform’s long-term sustainability:
Oshry pointed out that GOG currently finds its niche in game preservation and remastering classics—highlighting their support for projects like Fallout: London as a “cool” move. However, he noted that the storefront’s overall market share appears to be steadily diminishing:
Considering the current market dynamics, Oshry raised a blunt question: “How much longer can GOG survive?” He illustrated the problem by describing his own consumer habits:
The New Blood Interactive CEO also touched upon the Epic Games Store, suggesting that the platform has failed to make meaningful strides over the years, stating that “nothing has really changed” in a decade:
Source: iXBT.games