LaunchBox AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Game Library Managers for Linux

LaunchBox is not available for Linux but there are some alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux Game Library Manager alternative is Lutris, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to LaunchBox and ten of them are Game Library Managers available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux Game Library Manager alternatives to LaunchBox are Retrom, GameHub, RetroDECK and Pegasus.

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  1. Lutris icon

    Lutris

     234 likes

    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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
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    Comments about Lutris as an Alternative to LaunchBox
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Launchbox is internally capable of batch imports for supported platforms. Lutris can only batch import from a few sources.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Launchbox is primarily designed for importing libraries of retro game roms and then setting up as a frontend to launch external emulators.

    Lutris is primarily a community driven frontend for managing wine and proton emulation configs for modern windows games.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Lets you collect and run all your games, no matter how you are running them, from one place.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Lutris is Free and Open SourceLaunchBox is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Lutris is LightweightLaunchBox is not according to our users
  2. Retrom icon

    Retrom

     30 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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  4. GameHub icon

    GameHub

     43 likes

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

    48 GameHub alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flatpak
    GameHub allows to view, download, install, run and uninstall games from supported sources.
     
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    Comments about GameHub as an Alternative to LaunchBox
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    It's focus is on launching native linux games. Doesn't support adding a complete no-intro romset, and it's wine/proton support is dismal

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • GameHub is Free and Open SourceLaunchBox is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. RetroDECK icon

    RetroDECK

     6 likes

    RetroDECK is a powerful all-in-one retro gaming platform designed for handheld gaming PCs like the Steam Deck, full Linux desktops, Linux HTPC setups, and Linux-based PC consoles such as the Steam Machine.

    11 RetroDECK alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • SteamOS
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  6. Pegasus icon

    Pegasus

     28 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.

    49 Pegasus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
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    Attract-Mode

     1 like

    A graphical front-end for command line emulators that hides the underlying operating system and is intended to be controlled with a joystick, gamepad or spin dial. Ideal for use on arcade cabinet setups.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
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  9. Antstream Arcade icon

    Antstream Arcade

     5 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Epic Games Store
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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    Comments about Antstream Arcade as an Alternative to LaunchBox
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Antstream limits you to their own library of games, not your own.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Antstream Arcade is Paid and ProprietaryLaunchBox is Freemium and Proprietary
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    GameEx

     3 likes

    Feature rich gaming front-end for MAME, GameBase, Daphne, PC Games and all command line based game emulators, along with being a complete Home Theatre PC solution or plug in for windows media center.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
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    Nostlan

     5 likes

    A front-end or user interface (UI) is the presentation and interaction layer of an app or website. Most modern emulator apps have basic game list UIs that you can interact with using a mouse/keyboard but not a game controller.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Dolphin (Wii, Gamecube, Virtual Console) [Linux, macOS, & Windows]
     
  12. Open Gamepad UI icon

    Open Gamepad UI

     2 likes

    Open Gamepad UI is a free and open source game launcher and overlay written using the Godot Game Engine 4 designed with a gamepad native experience in mind. Its goal is to provide an open and extendable foundation to launch and play games.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
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