Rum AlternativesGame Library Managers and other similar apps like Rum

Rum is described as '(formerly chad launcher) Libre game launcher for GNU/Linux hackers powered by Tauri' and is a game library manager in the gaming software category. There are seven alternatives to Rum for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Flathub, Mac, Flatpak and Web-based apps. The best Rum alternative is Lutris, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Rum are PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac, GameHub, Mythic and Cartridges.

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(formerly chad launcher) Libre game launcher for GNU/Linux hackers powered by Tauri

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Rum alternatives page was last updated Jun 12, 2025
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  1. Lutris icon

    Lutris

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    Lutris is an open source gaming platform for GNU/Linux. It allows you to gather and manage (install, configure and launch) all your games acquired from any source, in a single interface.

    55 Lutris alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    Lutris screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Game Launcher
    2.  Custom Scripts
    3.  Multi System Emulator
    4.  Compatibility Layer
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Two-factor Authentication

    Lutris VS Rum

     

    • Lutris is the most popular Web-based & Linux alternative to Rum .

    • Lutris is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Rum .

    • Lutris is Free and Open SourceRum is also Free and Open Source
    • Lutris is LightweightRum is not according to our users
  2. PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac icon

    PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac

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    PlayOnLinux is a graphical frontend for the Wine software compatibility layer which allows Linux and Mac users to install Windows-based video games, Microsoft Office (2000 to 2010), Microsoft Internet Explorer, as well as many other applications.

    43 PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Wine
    • FreeBSD
    PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac screenshot 1

    PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac Features

    1.  Run Windows software
    2.  Run Windows Games
    3.  Ad-free

    PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac VS Rum

     

    • PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac is the most popular Mac alternative to Rum .

    • PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac is Free and Open SourceRum is also Free and Open Source
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    GameHub

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    Games library manager. Supports: Steam, GOG, Humble Bundle, Humble Trove, Wine and RetroArch.

    44 GameHub alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flatpak
    GameHub allows to view, download, install, run and uninstall games from supported sources.
    Discontinued

    Their GitHub repository was archived on Apr 19, 2025.

    GameHub Features

    1. Steam icon  Import from Steam
    2. GOG.com icon  Import from GoG
    3.  Multi System Emulator
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Controller Support
    6.  Proton support for linux
    7.  Gameboy emulation
    8.  Flatpak

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  5. Mythic icon

    Mythic

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    An open-source Epic Games Launcher alternative and normal game launcher for macOS written in Swift. We started this project to create a GUI frontend for Legendary and to play Windows games using game porting toolkit by Apple.

    48 Mythic alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Mythic screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Game Launcher
    6. Discord icon  Discord integration

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  6. Cartridges icon

    Cartridges

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    Cartridges is a simple game launcher for all of your games. It has support for importing games from Steam, Lutris, Heroic and more with no login necessary. You can sort and hide games or download cover art from SteamGridDB.

    44 Cartridges alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Cartridges screenshot 1

    Cartridges Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Game Launcher
    4.  Gtk

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  7. Faugus Launcher icon

    Faugus Launcher

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    A simple and lightweight app for running Windows games using UMU-Launcher.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Faugus Launcher screenshot 1

    Faugus Launcher Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Proton support for linux
    3.  Run Windows software
    4.  Game Launcher
    5.  Personal video game library

    Faugus Launcher VS Rum

     
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    GameNode

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    GameNode is the perfect platform to manage your game collection virtually. Update your backlog, rate the titles you've played, and add the most anticipated releases to your wishlist. Connect with friends, follow their activities, and keep track of everyone's latest...

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    GameNode screenshot 1
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    GameNode Features

    1.  User Rating
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Backlog management
    5.  Community-based
    6.  Wishlist

    GameNode VS Rum

     

    • GameNode is the most popular Android alternative to Rum .

    • GameNode is Free and ProprietaryRum is Free and Open Source
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