Running the app directly through steam/ the freedesktop launcher steam makes should work without internet access

I don’t think it’s required for any titles.

Would still be nice if they’d allow you to run games without the launcher open (assuming you use it to install them) though.

None ive ever purchased have been drm/launcher free. Even binding of Isaac and terraria need that bloated garbage excuse for a launcher open to run.

For sure. Unfortunately PC gamers wille at that shit right up without a moment’s hesitation. Just look at how popular steam is.