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 Hydra Launcher.

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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.

    63 Lutris alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
     
  2. Playnite icon
     239 likes

    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.

    47 Playnite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. Retrom icon
     34 likes

    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.

    44 Retrom alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  4. Game Jolt icon
     68 likes

    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
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  5. Ludo icon
     21 likes

    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.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. Ascendara icon
     6 likes

    Ascendara simplifies your game management experience by providing a seamless way to discover, organize, and test pre-installed games. No more hassle with extracting, installing, or moving files. The game library is powered by a custom webscraper, currently featuring titles...

    44 Ascendara alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. LaunchBox icon
     49 likes

    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...

    57 LaunchBox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
     
  8. Rare Launcher icon
     10 likes

    GUI for legendary. An Epic Games Launcher open source alternative.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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