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How to Completely Uninstall GOG Galaxy on Mac

To remove GOG Galaxy, quit the app and drag it to the Trash. However, this action alone does not remove the associated data folders, which typically occupy 1 GB – 50 GB.

Last updated: November 1, 20262 min read

Remove GOG Galaxy and everything it leaves behind

GOG Galaxy data usually takes 1 GB – 50 GB on a Mac. The free scan shows the exact size on your Mac before you change anything.

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Application: GOG Galaxy
Typical data size: 1 GB – 50 GB
Category: Gaming
File Location: ~/Library/Application Support/GOG.com/Galaxy

Manual cleanup steps

Quit the app completely (⌘+Q in the menu bar).
Move GOG Galaxy from the Applications folder to the Trash.
Remove the folders GOG Galaxy left behind, listed in the table below.
Empty the Trash to free up the space.

Everything GOG Galaxy keeps on your Mac

2 locations. Tick each one as you remove it; back up anything marked as your data first.

~/Library/Application Support/GOG.com/Galaxy App data · Galaxy client cache, downloads and settings Yes, once the app is gone/Users/Shared/GOG.com/Galaxy App data · shared Galaxy storage database, logs and installer data Yes, once the app is gone

Locations are the standard macOS folders GOG Galaxy uses; some appear only after you use the matching feature.

What remains after removing GOG Galaxy

Specific to GOG Galaxy

Dragging the app to the Trash leaves behind helper files, settings, and caches. It specifically retains a shared storage database and logs located in /Users/Shared/GOG.com/Galaxy, along with user-specific application support files. These directories remain on your Mac until you manually delete them via the hidden ~/Library folder.

Account and sync: Games bought on GOG belong to your GOG account and stay downloadable after the client is removed.

Preparing for the removal of GOG Galaxy

Because the app manages various gaming integrations, certain steps ensure no progress is lost. Since games are DRM-free, you can choose to keep existing game folders to continue playing without the client. Ensure all necessary cloud synchronizations are complete before proceeding.

Back up local saves for games not using GOG cloud savesNote your connected platform integrations to reconnect them laterUninstall games or decide which game folders to keepQuit the app fully before moving it to the Trash

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	By hand	With OptiClear
Places to check	2 folders, one by one	One scan
File sizes	You look them up yourself	Shown for every item
Removing the wrong thing	Easy to delete the wrong folder	Goes to the Trash first, so it can be restored
Cost	Free	Scan is free; cleaning needs Pro (yearly plan has a 7-day free trial)

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Items marked “Yes, once the app is gone” only matter while GOG Galaxy is installed, so remove them after the app.

Will I lose access to my purchased games?

No, because your games belong to your GOG account and stay downloadable.

Can I still play my installed games without the app?

Yes, GOG games are DRM-free and their folders keep working independently.