GameShelf AlternativesGame Library Managers and other similar apps like GameShelf

Apps similar to GameShelf include Lutris, which is free and open source. Other options are Playnite, Heroic Games Launcher, Tonkatsu Box and GOG GALAXY. There's no shortage of Game Library Managers like GameShelf, with more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Linux, Mac, the web and Android.

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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.

    75 Lutris alternatives

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

    Open-source launcher and manager organizing PC, emulated, and custom games from platforms such as Steam, GOG, Origin, and Uplay under a single customizable interface, supporting metadata, controller mode, plugins, themes, playtime tracking, and multi-language options.

    65 Playnite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
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  3. 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 .

    47 Heroic Games Launcher alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
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  4. Tonkatsu Box icon
     36 likes

    Open-source app for organizing games, movies, TV shows, and anime in custom mixed collections. Features offline-first local caching, drag-and-drop visual boards, media search, progress tracking, personal notes, import and export options, with privacy by default.

    60 Tonkatsu Box alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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  5. GOG GALAXY icon
     211 likes

    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.

    55 GOG GALAXY alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  6. Retrom icon
     42 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.

    54 Retrom alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  7. Vermouth icon
     7 likes

    A game and app launcher for Linux - native, Windows, and retro. KDE-first, lightweight, no frills.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Linux
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  8. Hydra Launcher icon
     25 likes

    Game launcher with integrated BitTorrent client enables automatic repack scraping from Megathread sources, How Long To Beat integration, moveable download paths, frequent notifications on repack updates, cross-platform Windows and Linux support, and consistent updates.

    52 Hydra Launcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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  9. Ascendara icon
     11 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...

    51 Ascendara alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
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  10. 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...

    71 LaunchBox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
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  11. Apple Games icon
     3 likes

    An all-in-one gaming destination for players to explore what‘s happening across their games, discover new ones, and play with friends.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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