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Heroic Games Launcher Alternatives

Heroic Games Launcher is described as '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 ' and is an app in the gaming software category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Heroic Games Launcher for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Online / Web-based, Linux, Mac and Android. The best alternative is Steam, which is free. Other great apps like Heroic Games Launcher are GOG.com, itch.io, Lutris and GOG GALAXY.

Heroic Games Launcher alternatives are mainly Game Stores but may also be Game Library Managers or Compatibility Layer Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Heroic Games Launcher.
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  1. Steam icon

    Steam

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • SteamOS
    75 alternatives to Steam 

    Steam is a digital distribution, digital rights management, multiplayer and communications platform developed by Valve Corporation. It is used to distribute a wide range of games and related media entirely over the internet, stretching from one-man independent efforts to some of...

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    1.  Achievements SupportedSteam offers the possibility of unlocking achievements through completing challenges.
    2.  Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
    3.  Controller SupportSteam supports the use of a controller (XBOX, PlayStation, etc.).
    4.  Two-factor AuthenticationSteam supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
    5.  Dark ModeSteam supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    6.  Hardware AcceleratedSteam can use the GPU and CPU to speed up rendering, conversion, and overall performance.
    7.  Cloud savesSteam allows you to save your progress in the cloud.
    Steam Store
    Steam Community
  2. GOG.com icon

    GOG.com

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    52 alternatives to GOG.com 

    GOG.com (Good Old Games) sells classic PC games through their download service at a low price, without DRM, and updated to run on the latest versions of Windows and other systems.

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    1.  DRM FreeNo Digital rights management (DRM), i.e. no copy protection.
    2.  Ad-freeGOG.com doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
    3.  Achievements SupportedGOG.com offers the possibility of unlocking achievements through completing challenges.
    4.  LightweightGOG.com consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
    GOG.com start page
    GOG.com game overview
  4. itch.io icon

    itch.io

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Epic Games Store
    39 alternatives to itch.io 

    itch.io gives you the ability to design a page where people can download games you have uploaded. You can optionally put a minimum price on your game (which can be 0), giving people the opportunity to pay you what they think you deserve. All files and images are hosted on itch.

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    1.  DRM FreeNo Digital rights management (DRM), i.e. no copy protection.
    2.  Two-factor Authenticationitch.io supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
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  5. Lutris icon

    Lutris

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    • Linux
    • Online
    • FLATHUB
    43 alternatives to Lutris 

    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.

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  6. GOG GALAXY icon

    GOG GALAXY

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    19 alternatives to GOG GALAXY 

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

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    1.  DRM FreeNo Digital rights management (DRM), i.e. no copy protection.
    2.  Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
    3.  Achievements SupportedGOG GALAXY offers the possibility of unlocking achievements through completing challenges.
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    Humble Bundle

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    • Windows
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    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    24 alternatives to Humble Bundle 

    Buy a bundle of games, you decide the price, and support charity in the process.

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    1.  DRM FreeNo Digital rights management (DRM), i.e. no copy protection.
    2.  Two-factor AuthenticationHumble Bundle supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
    Humble Bundle homepage October 2019
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  9. Epic Games Store icon

    Epic Games Store

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    • Online
    28 alternatives to Epic Games Store 

    The Epic Games store is now open, featuring games from other developers. Epic's goal is to bring you great games, and to give game developers a better deal: they receive 88% of the money you spend, versus only 70% elsewhere.

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    1.  Achievements SupportedEpic Games Store offers the possibility of unlocking achievements through completing challenges.
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  10. GameHub icon

    GameHub

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    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flatpak
    24 alternatives to GameHub 

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

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    1.  Dark ModeGameHub supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    2.  Controller SupportGameHub supports the use of a controller (XBOX, PlayStation, etc.).
    GameHub allows to view, download, install, run and uninstall games from supported sources.
    GameHub supports non-native games as well as native games for Linux. It supports multiple compatibility layers for non-native games: Wine / Proton DOSBox RetroArch ScummVM It also allows to add custom emulators. GameHub supports WineWrap — a set of preconfigured wrappers for supported games.
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    EA App

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    • Online
    45 alternatives to EA App 

    The EA App, formerly known as Origin, is the built-from-scratch PC platform for EA players, games, and content. It brings you a faster experience, fewer clicks to jump back into your favorite games, and powerful Playtime Controls to help you keep tabs on how much time you and...

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    1.  Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
    2.  Achievements SupportedEA App offers the possibility of unlocking achievements through completing challenges.
    3.  Two-factor AuthenticationEA App supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
    4.  Dark ModeEA App supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
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    • Ubisoft Connect icon

      Ubisoft Connect

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      24 alternatives to Ubisoft Connect 

      Ubisoft Connect (before Uplay) is Ubisoft's PC games portal, where you can find all your games on PC

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      1.  Two-factor AuthenticationUbisoft Connect supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
      2.  Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
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