New Blood CEO Dave Oshry says he's 'always loved GOG' but 'they need enough people to give a s**t, or how long are they even going to be around'
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by Justin Wagner February 22, 2026
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Dave Oshry, CEO of New Blood, has expressed his thoughts on GOG's struggles to compete with Steam in the PC gaming market. While he praises GOG for its unique features, such as one-click mod installers and its ability to host niche games like *Fallout London*, he argues that these strengths aren't enough to offset Steam's dominance. Oshry points out that when Steam began offering a wider variety of games, including classic titles, it became the go-to platform for most gamers, leaving little room for GOG to thrive. Despite GOG's efforts to innovate and improve its user experience, Oshry questions whether it has enough dedicated users to remain viable in the long run.
Oshry highlights that while GOG once held a significant portion of the market share, it now trails far behind Steam, with sales dropping to just 1-5% of what they were years ago. He acknowledges GOG's efforts under its new owner to provide a better experience but notes that even these improvements haven't been enough to convince him or many others to switch platforms. For instance, he found using GOG for classic titles like *The Journeyman Project* cumbersome and ultimately not worth the hassle, leading him to uninstall the games after brief play sessions.
While GOG does offer unique advantages, such as DRM-free downloads and access to niche retro games that Steam doesn't provide, Oshry suggests that these benefits don't
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Originally published on PC Gamer on 2/22/2026