GameVault AlternativesGame Stores and other similar apps like GameVault

GameVault is described as 'The self-hosted gaming platform for drm-free games' and is a Game Store in the gaming software category. There are more than 10 alternatives to GameVault for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and Web-based apps. The best GameVault alternative is itch.io, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GameVault are Playnite, Heroic Games Launcher, GOG GALAXY and Retrom.

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GameVault alternatives are mainly Game Library Managers but may also be Game Stores or Compatibility Layer Tools.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of GameVault.
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GameVault alternatives page was last updated Oct 13, 2024
  1. itch.io icon
     235 likes

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

    40 itch.io alternatives
    itch.io screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Epic Games Store

    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
    itch.io iconGameVault Icon

    itch.io VS GameVault

    Is itch.io a good alternative to GameVault?
     
    • itch.io is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to GameVault.

    • itch.io is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to GameVault.

    • itch.io is Free and Open SourceGameVault is also Free and Open Source
  2. Playnite icon
     197 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.

    35 Playnite alternatives
    Playnite screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    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
    Playnite iconGameVault Icon

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  3. Heroic Games Launcher icon
     60 likes

    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

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub

    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
    Heroic Games Launcher iconGameVault Icon

    Heroic Games Launcher VS GameVault

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    Comments about Heroic Games Launcher as an Alternative to GameVault
     
    IWishToRemainAnonymous

    Heroic provides the same functionality but more, and the UI is better.

    Positive commentFeb 6, 2024
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    Heroic Games Launcher icon
    • Heroic Games Launcher is Free and Open SourceGameVault is also Free and Open Source
  4. GOG GALAXY icon
     182 likes

    Connect GOG GALAXY 2.0 with multiple platforms and unite all your games and friends scattered across them in one powerful app.

    28 GOG GALAXY alternatives
    GOG GALAXY screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    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
    GOG GALAXY iconGameVault Icon

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  5. Retrom icon
     21 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.

    35 Retrom alternatives
    Retrom screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Achievements Supported
    Retrom iconGameVault Icon

    Retrom VS GameVault

    Is Retrom a good alternative to GameVault?
     
    • Retrom is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to GameVault.

    • Retrom is Free and Open SourceGameVault is also Free and Open Source
    • Retrom is Privacy focusedGameVault is not according to our users
  6. Epic Games Store icon
     108 likes

    The Epic Games Store is a digital platform for computer games that champions developer success by offering an 88% revenue share. With the "Epic First Run" program, developers enjoy 100% revenue for the first six months for exclusive titles, transitioning to the standard split thereafter?

    30 Epic Games Store alternatives
    Epic Games Store screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

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

    Epic Games Store Features

    1.  Games library
    2.  Game Launcher
    3.  Giveaways
    4.  Achievements Supported
    Epic Games Store iconGameVault Icon

    Epic Games Store VS GameVault

    Is Epic Games Store a good alternative to GameVault?
     
    • Epic Games Store is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to GameVault.

    • Epic Games Store is Free and ProprietaryGameVault is Free and Open Source
  7. Game Jolt icon
     57 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.

    20 Game Jolt alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Game Jolt Features

    1.  API Integration
    Game Jolt iconGameVault Icon

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  8. GameHub icon
     38 likes

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

    36 GameHub alternatives
    GameHub allows to view, download, install, run and uninstall games from supported sources.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flatpak

    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
    GameHub iconGameVault Icon

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  9. Pegasus icon
     26 likes

    Pegasus is a graphical frontend for browsing your game library (especially retro games) and launching them from one place. It's focusing on customizability, cross platform support (including embedded devices) and high performance.

    36 Pegasus alternatives
    Pegasus screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi

    Pegasus Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Game Launcher
    Pegasus iconGameVault Icon

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  10. Rare Launcher icon
     7 likes

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

    23 Rare Launcher alternatives
    Rare Launcher screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    Rare Launcher Features

    1.  Game Launcher
    Rare Launcher iconGameVault Icon

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  11. Gavilya icon
     7 likes

    Gavilya is a user-friendly game launcher built using C# .NET 6 and WPF, designed to streamline the gaming experience by consolidating games from various sources into a single, accessible platform. With its intuitive interface and diverse set of features, Gavilya offers gamers a...

    14 Gavilya alternatives
    Gavilya screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Launcher
    4.  Game Launcher
    Gavilya iconGameVault Icon

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  12. Athenaeum - Arcadia icon
     12 likes

    Arcadia is a game launcher and manager designed as a libre replacement for Steam. Arcadia uses flatpak as its packaging system and pulls all data from flathub currently.

    16 Athenaeum - Arcadia alternatives
    Athenaeum - Arcadia screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Athenaeum - Arcadia Features

    1.  One click installation
    Athenaeum - Arcadia iconGameVault Icon

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