Impulse is the digital distribution platform of US based publisher and software developer Stardock (Sins of Solar Empire). Stardock has experimented with online distribution for quite some time, giving its real debut with Galactic Civilization in 2003. Since 2008 Impulse also hosts third-party products from other major and minor publishers around the world. Additional it provides some exclusive inhouse games and application software only available here.
As with Steam, you are required to use a local client that handles downloads, shopping and so forth.
- Dracula: Origin (PC) for $19.99*
- Treasure Island (PC) for $19.99*
- AquaNox (PC) for $4.99*
- The Sims 3 Fast Lane Stuff (PC) for $19.99*
- Samantha Swift and the Fountain of the Fate (PC) for $19.99*
- Alter Ego (PC) for $29.99*
- Exile Issue 1 (PC) for $4.00*
- Labyrinthica: The Quest of Lima (PC) for $12.00*
- The Settlers 7 - Paths to a Kingdom DLC Pack 1+2 (PC) for $5.99*
- The Settlers 7 - Paths to a Kingdom DLC 2 (PC) for $3.99*