Epic Games Launcher Faster Than Steam

We vibe coded the Epic Games Launcher to be faster than the other guy. Don't believe us? Test it out for yourself in Preview: launcher.epicgames.com Fast from First Click The new Epic Games Launcher vs. Steam Cold Start to Store EPIC STORE 5.47 seconds (46% faster than Steam) Steam 10.07 seconds Restore from System Tray to Library EPIC STORE 30 seconds (??% faster than Steam) Steam .42 seconds

Epic Games jokingly claims that its launcher is faster than Steam, presenting a performance comparison graphic with startup timings. The punchline is ironic because Epic Games Launcher is widely mocked for being slow, so the boast invites people to test the claim themselves. EN: Epic Games jokingly claims that its launcher is faster than Steam, presenting a performance comparison graphic with startup timings. The punchline is ironic because Epic Games Launcher is widely mocked for being slow, so the boast invites people to test the claim themselves.

• @gentoomemes / 22225 2026-10-14