I bought inZOI on Steam, but I’d much rather own it through GOG. On Steam, I’m just licensing the game—I don’t truly own it. I can’t fully download and play it offline on my own terms, and that defeats the spirit of ownership. Back in the day, we could buy games on CD or DVD and just play. Sure, game sizes have grown since then, but that shouldn't be used as an excuse to strip away players' rights.
Yes, games are IP—but when you buy something like a TV, a washing machine, or even a $10 hair dryer, you own it. The manufacturer or the retailer (like Steam) doesn’t retain control over your use. Why should games be any different?
That’s why I’ll always support GOG—for standing by gamers and the principle that if you buy something, you should own it. DRM has no place here. Pirates will always exist, but punishing paying customers with restrictive DRM like Denuvo only makes things worse. It breaks more than it protects.
So thank you, GOG. Keep doing what you’re doing. There’s a reason I own the same games here instead of anywhere else.