GameHub AlternativesGame Library Managers & Compatibility Layer Tools like GameHub

GameHub is described as 'Games library manager. Supports: Steam, GOG, Humble Bundle, Humble Trove, Wine and RetroArch' and is a game library manager in the gaming software category. There are more than 25 alternatives to GameHub for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, Web-based and Android apps. The best GameHub alternative is Steam, which is free. Other great apps like GameHub are itch.io, Lutris, RetroArch and Playnite.

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

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  1. Steam icon
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    Steam

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    Steam provides a digital distribution platform for games with streaming, mod support, and multiplayer capabilities. Developed by Valve, it supports over 100 payment methods, includes Early Access, cloud sync, controller support for major brands, and offers an integrated gaming community.

    68 Steam alternatives
    Steam Store

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • SteamOS
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    Top Steam Features

    1.  Game Launcher
    2.  Achievements Supported
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Auto Update
    5.  Controller Support
    6.  Two-factor Authentication
    7.  Free to play
    8.  Application Launchers
    9.  VR support
    10.  Distributed marketplace
    11.  Community-based
    12.  Dark Mode
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    gamehub is for giving a frontend for managing and launching games from different platforms/services including steam. Steam is a platform/service.

    Negative comment •Dec 6, 2020
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    • Steam is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to GameHub.

    • Steam is the most popular free alternative to GameHub.

    • Steam is Free and ProprietaryGameHub is Free and Open Source
  2. itch.io icon
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    itch.io

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    An online game marketplace and community. Also an app which manages downloading and updating of games acquired through the website.

    40 itch.io alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Epic Games Store
    itch.io screenshot 1

    itch.io Features

    1.  DRM Free
    2.  Games library
    3.  Content Discovery
    4.  Browser-based
    5.  Distribution
    6.  Open Revenue Sharing
    7.  Electron based
    8.  Two-factor Authentication
    9.  Ad-free
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    • itch.io is the most popular Open Source alternative to GameHub.

    • itch.io is Free and Open SourceGameHub is also Free and Open Source
  4. Lutris icon
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    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.

    48 Lutris alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    Lutris' main window

    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
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    GOG GALAXY

    Combine all your gaming platforms in one app; keep games and friends together, track achievements and playtime, all for free with a GOG account. Enjoy a seamless, customizable experience across console and PC libraries.

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  6. RetroArch icon
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    RetroArch

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    RetroArch is a graphical frontend for emulators, game engines, and media players.

    147 RetroArch alternatives
    Main view

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • iPad
    • OpenPandora
    • Steam
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    Online updater
    Screen keyboard
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    Playlist

    RetroArch Features

    1.  Multi System Emulator
    2.  Multiplatform
    3.  Emulation
    4.  Controller Support
    5.  Modular System
    6.  Gameboy emulation
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Variety
    9.  Rewind button
    10.  Portable
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  7. Playnite icon
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    Playnite

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    Video game library manager and launcher with support for 3rd party libraries like Steam, GOG, Origin and Uplay, providing one unified interface for your games.

    35 Playnite alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Games library
    2.  Game Launcher
    3.  Multiple Account support
    4.  Import from Epic Games
    5.  Front End Emulation
    6.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    7. Steam icon  Import from Steam
    8.  Search metadata
    9.  Launcher
    10.  API Integration
    11.  Controller Support
    12.  Auto Update
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  8. Heroic Games Launcher icon
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    Heroic Games Launcher

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    Heroic is an Open Source Game Launcher for Linux, Windows and macOS (10.15+, won't work properly on High sierra and older versions). Right now it supports launching games from the .

    26 Heroic Games Launcher alternatives
    Heroic Games Launcher screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
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    Heroic Games Launcher Features

    1.  Game Launcher
    2.  Games library
    3.  Proton support for linux
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Controller Support
    7.  DRM Free
    8.  Electron based
    9.  Achievements Supported
    10.  Cloud Sync
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  10. GOG GALAXY icon
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    GOG GALAXY

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    Combine all your gaming platforms in one app; keep games and friends together, track achievements and playtime, all for free with a GOG account. Enjoy a seamless, customizable experience across console and PC libraries.

    29 GOG GALAXY alternatives
    GOG GALAXY screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    GOG GALAXY Features

    1.  Game Launcher
    2.  DRM Free
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Achievements Supported
    5.  Community-based
    6.  Auto Update
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Update Notifier
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  11. PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac icon
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    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.

    42 PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac alternatives
    PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Wine
    • FreeBSD

    PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac Features

    1.  Run Windows software
    2.  Run Windows Games
    3.  Ad-free
    PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac screenshot 1
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  12. Retrom icon
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    Retrom

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    Centralized game library management service, allowing you to host games on one device and connect multiple clients, supporting cross-platform play and emulation. Easily manage emulator profiles, with web client access for metadata and artwork showcase.

    36 Retrom alternatives
    Retrom screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Retrom screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Achievements Supported
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    • Retrom is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to GameHub.

    • Retrom is Free and Open SourceGameHub is also Free and Open Source
    • Retrom is Privacy focusedGameHub is not according to our users
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    Bottles

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    Easily manage wineprefix on Linux.

    37 Bottles alternatives
    Main screenshot, showing three windows; the main window, an application window, and the New Bottle window.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Screenshot of the Settings window, with multiple settings to tweak the Windows environment.
    Screenshot of the Dependencies window, with multiple dependencies listed with an install button next to them.
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    Screenshot of the Installers window, with the listing of multiple Windows programs (such as Battle.net or GOG Galaxy), their ProtonDB rating, and an install button.

    Bottles Features

    1.  Run Windows software
    2.  Compatibility Layer
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Native GUI
    5.  Dark Mode
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  14. GameVault icon
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    GameVault

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    The self-hosted gaming platform for drm-free games.

    24 GameVault alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Windows

    GameVault Features

    1.  DRM Free
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
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  15. Game Jolt icon
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    Game Jolt

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    Experience a vibrant community for gamers and creators, offering challenges, rewards, and a shop for collectibles. Share and sell personal creations, explore anime and fan art, connect in a global cosplay realm, and more.

    21 Game Jolt alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Game Jolt Features

    1.  API Integration
    Game Jolt iconGameHub Icon

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