With Apple's ecosystem now more open than ever, a wave of new alternative app stores, or altstores, are vying for supremacy on iOS. The newest player in this competitive arena is Skich, an altstore that zeroes in on the gaming community with an array of features designed to enhance game discovery and engagement.
Skich's unique selling proposition lies in its robust discoverability system, which is built around three key components: a recommendation algorithm, a swipe-based discovery interface, and a social platform. This trio of features allows users to not only find new games but also see what games their friends and others with similar tastes are enjoying. These elements may remind seasoned gamers of Steam, which is no bad thing given Steam's success in the PC gaming space. Unlike the Epic Games Store for iOS, which has carried over its PC counterpart's lack of social and discoverability features, Skich aims to fill this gap.
Skich's focus on gaming-specific features sets it apart in the altstore ecosystem. However, the question remains whether this focus alone is enough to draw users away from established platforms. Epic Games Store entices users with free games, while Apptoide broadens its appeal by including a variety of apps beyond gaming. Skich's success is not guaranteed, but it certainly has a fighting chance to capture a niche within the gaming community.
The landscape of app stores is evolving rapidly, especially with major publishers like EA and Flexion joining forces to create their own altstores. This shift could herald a future where these up-and-coming platforms challenge the dominance of official app stores. Skich, with its gamer-centric approach, may well be a contender in this new era of app distribution.
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