GameNode AlternativesGame Library Managers and other similar apps like GameNode

GameNode is described as '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' and is a game library manager in the gaming software category. There are more than 25 alternatives to GameNode for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, Web-based and Flathub apps. The best GameNode alternative is Lutris, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GameNode are Playnite, Retrom, Game Jolt and GameVault.

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  1. Lutris icon
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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.

    62 Lutris alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
     
    • Lutris is the most popular Web-based & Linux alternative to GameNode.

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

    • Lutris is Free and Open SourceGameNode is Free and Proprietary
    • Lutris is LightweightGameNode is not according to our users
  2. Playnite icon
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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.

    46 Playnite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • Playnite is the most popular Windows alternative to GameNode.

    • Playnite is Free and Open SourceGameNode is Free and Proprietary
    • Playnite is CustomizableGameNode is not according to our users
  3. Retrom icon
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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.

    42 Retrom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
    • Retrom is the most popular Mac & Self-Hosted alternative to GameNode.

    • Retrom is Free and Open SourceGameNode is Free and Proprietary
    • Retrom is Privacy focusedGameNode is not according to our users
  4. Game Jolt icon
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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.

    24 Game Jolt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
    • Game Jolt is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to GameNode.

    • Game Jolt is Freemium and Open SourceGameNode is Free and Proprietary
  5. Ludo icon
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    Ludo is an Emulator Frontend able to run retro video games. Ludo does not emulate the consoles itself, but does it through emulator plugins called libretro cores. Libretro cores are well known emulators (like Snes9x or Genesis Plus GX or PCSX) stripped from their user interface.

    35 Ludo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. LaunchBox icon
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    LaunchBox was originally built as an attractive frontend to DOSBox, but has since expanded to support both modern PC games and emulated console platforms. LaunchBox aims to be the one-stop shop for gaming on your computer, for both modern and...

    54 LaunchBox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
     
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    Discover a lifetime of gaming, the ultimate retro gaming experience with Antstream Arcade. Dive into a vast collection of over 1300 classic games, with new titles added every week.

    65 Antstream Arcade alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Epic Games Store
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
     
    • Antstream Arcade is the most popular commercial alternative to GameNode.

    • Antstream Arcade is Paid and ProprietaryGameNode is Free and Proprietary
  8. WineGUI icon
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    At last, a user-friendly WINE graphical interface.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wine
     
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